Job Description
We encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people living with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTIQA+ people.
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
36.75 hours - flexible options available.
Duties
Co-ordinate secretarial and administrative functions for Legal Practitioners to ensure best practice delivery of services to clients.
Be the first point of contact between Legal Practitioners and clients, members of the public, legal profession and staff in other government agencies and instrumentalities, and receive all mail and incoming telephone calls on behalf of TLA’s in-house legal practice.
Provide secretarial and administrative support to TLA’s legal practice including:
the maintenance of Legal Practitioners' files within TLA’s computer system, resubmit systems, diary and any other systems used for support of the in-house legal practice;
the carrying out of electronic lodgement of application forms for legal assistance, electronic claims on behalf of Legal Practitioners and disbursement invoices and electronic closing of files on completion of each matter;
produce and process confidential documents and correspondence using a broad range of computer software, audio equipment and word processing systems.
At the direction of the regional Civil Law Manager, perform such other secretarial or administrative functions in appropriate areas of TLA as required.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment).
Desirable Requirements
Significant legal secretarial experience
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356+52 356+53 and 357180) Legal Secretary CIVIL (Jan 2026) WWVP (CIVIL).docx
Statement of Duties (356+52 356+53 and 357180) Legal Secretary CIVIL (Jan 2026) WWVP (CIVIL).pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.
For more information
Sarah Campbell
Associate Director Civil Law
sarah.campbell@legalaid.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0418XXXXXX
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
The Department of Justice supports reasonable adjustment requests in any stage of the assessment process to remove barriers and facilitate full participation in all aspects of employment for applicants with disability. If you have individual requirements that need to be accommodated in order to participate in an interview or recruitment activity, please inform the contact listed at the end of this vacancy.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about how this could work for you.
Hours per fortnight
36.75 hours - flexible options available.
Duties
Co-ordinate secretarial and administrative functions for Legal Practitioners to ensure best practice delivery of services to clients.
Be the first point of contact between Legal Practitioners and clients, members of the public, legal profession and staff in other government agencies and instrumentalities, and receive all mail and incoming telephone calls on behalf of TLA’s in-house legal practice.
Provide secretarial and administrative support to TLA’s legal practice including:
the maintenance of Legal Practitioners' files within TLA’s computer system, resubmit systems, diary and any other systems used for support of the in-house legal practice;
the carrying out of electronic lodgement of application forms for legal assistance, electronic claims on behalf of Legal Practitioners and disbursement invoices and electronic closing of files on completion of each matter;
produce and process confidential documents and correspondence using a broad range of computer software, audio equipment and word processing systems.
At the direction of the regional Civil Law Manager, perform such other secretarial or administrative functions in appropriate areas of TLA as required.
Essential Requirements
Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status-Employment).
Desirable Requirements
Significant legal secretarial experience
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
Statement of Duties (356+52 356+53 and 357180) Legal Secretary CIVIL (Jan 2026) WWVP (CIVIL).docx
Statement of Duties (356+52 356+53 and 357180) Legal Secretary CIVIL (Jan 2026) WWVP (CIVIL).pdf
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid) November 2026.docx
About the Department of Justice (Tasmania Legal Aid) November 2026.pdf
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.docx
Information for Applicants (DOJ) Short Form Application.pdf
FAQs Short Form Application.docx
FAQs Short Form Application.pdf
How to apply
To apply, please provide a Short Form Application which is a 1-2 page covering letter outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
Please note if you submit the details of your referees with your application the Selection Panel may contact them without notifying you.
Please apply online by clicking the 'Apply Now' button.
Refer to the 'Information for Applicants (DOJ)' document for further information. Please note, attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
If you are unable to submit your application online, please contact the Department of Justice Recruitment Team on (03) 6165 3652.
For more information
Sarah Campbell
Associate Director Civil Law
sarah.campbell@legalaid.tas.gov.au
Phone: 0418XXXXXX
Reasonable Adjustment Queries
Organisational Development and Design Team
(03) 6165 7603
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Secretary (Civil) (357180) position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Devonport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.