The CFMEU Construction & General Division's National Office is currently seeking to employ an administrative / legal assistant on a full-time basis in its Melbourne Office.

The successful candidate will provide administrative support to the Director of National Office, Legal and Industrial and will also work with a small team of dedicated lawyers / industrial officers committed to the values and principles of unionism, and advancing the cause of the CFMEU and its members. Attractive salary and entitlements are available commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Desirable - tertiary qualification (e.g. Cert IV Legal Services or bachelor degree);
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe and related programs.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct administrative support to the Director of National Office, Legal and Industrial as well as providing assistance to a small team of lawyers including:

• Assisting the lawyers with all aspects of case preparation and management in industrial tribunals and courts;
• Compiling court and appeal books including photocopying and managing large paper and electronic volumes of documents;
• Liaising with Fair Work Commission, Court and other regulatory authority administrative officers;
• Interacting and liaising with other unions; and
• Preparation of legal documents including Fair Work Commission forms and Court forms for review and settling by lawyers.

Applicants who progress to interview stage will be notified within 14 days of close of applications.

Please email enquiries to Joanne Fernance at [email protected] using the subject line: Administrative / Legal Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.