Stepping Into Internship Program - Position DescriptionThe Australian Network on Disability’s Stepping Into program is a paid internship scheme that matches talented university students with disability with roles in leading Australian businesses.

Position Title

NSW Crown Solicitor's Office - Legal Clerk Intern

Location

Sydney

Position Duration

A minimum of 152 hours, or 4 weeks full-time equivalent

Position Overview

Legal Practice Groups

The Crown Solicitor's Office (CSO) is the largest provider of legal services to the NSW Government and its agencis and the sole provider of legal services in all matters which are regarded as being core to Government functions. THE CSo provides core legal services to the NSW Government on a cost recovery basis and competes with the private sector for general legal work.

Primary purpose of the role

Provide legal and administrative support to the practice group's solicitors and other team memmbers to contribute to and suppoty the efficient and effective delivery of legal services

Key Accountabilities

Provide support to the solicitors and team, prepared reuired documents, performing paralegal duties, including recording of time spent on legal work and general administrative tasks, to support the effective delivery of legal services.

Undertake legal research and analysis on a range of issues, and prepare reports on the outcome of this research including case summaries or other written work to support the provsion of legal advice and representation.

Undertake delivery and filling of court and other documents in accordance with legal practice and procedure to ensure efficient progress of litigation.

Provide information and assistance to both internal and external clients to ensure quality client service standards are maintained.

Work autonomously and collboratively as part of a team to contribute to effective working relationship.

Level 3, 80 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (02) 8270 9200 www.and.org.au

Key challenges

Following instructions and completing multiple tasks as allocated given the need to complete these according to the priorities given and in time and manner required.

Developing an understanding of the principles of the law in which the practice group specialises, including court and registry practice and precodure, given that this needs to be developed through practice expereince and can be complex.

Maintaining confidentiality of priveleged and other inforation in an appropriate manner given that practice and training in this ability is required and is learnt on the job.

NSW Public Sector Capacity Framework

Personal Attributes - Act with Integrity

Relationships - Work Collaboratively

Results - Deliver Results

Business Enablers - Technology

Ideal Degree/Discipline

Law and Legal Studies

Eligibility Requirements

Second last or final year of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree

Permanent residents and Australian citizens only

Identify as having disability

Candidates may be required to undergo a background check security clearance

Apply Here

www.tfaforms.com/420924

Contact the AND Programs Team at applications@and.org.au or 1300 363 645 for further information.

Please be aware that all Stepping Into internships are paid placements. The employing organisation will pay the intern’s pro rata salary for the internship period (including superannuation) at a rate commensurate with the duties performed and abiding by Fair Work standards.