Coordinator, Legal Support – Intern

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia, +2 more countries.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative and general legal assistance to the Legal team.

• Aid in the preparation, processing, tracking, and management of change orders/amendments and work orders/statements of work.

• Assist in drafting, formatting, reviewing, and organizing routine commercial documents using approved templates and guidelines.

• Maintain precise and organized legal files, records, trackers, and supporting documentation.

• Coordinate follow-up tasks and help with general administrative duties and ad hoc projects.

• Support routine research and compliance efforts, including information gathering, record maintenance, preparing initial drafts, and escalating inquiries or risks.

• Manage assigned responsibilities according to the agreed three-day schedule, communicate progress and potential delays, and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

• Utilize Microsoft 365 tools to create documents, track work, and engage with the team.

• Perform additional duties as reasonably required to support the Legal team and broader business objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Coursework or studies centered on commercial law.

• Exposure to intellectual property or privacy law.

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Laws, Juris Doctor, or equivalent legal qualification; or relevant paralegal/legal studies qualification.

• Previous employment, internship, volunteer, or administrative experience in a professional setting.

• Capability to manage assigned tasks and adhere to deadlines.

• Experience in supporting commercial contracts, change orders/amendments, or work orders/statements of work.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

• Ability to prepare, format, organize, and maintain accurate documents and trackers.

• Familiarity with document management systems (SharePoint), electronic signature tools (DocuSign), and contract management platforms (Jira).

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.

• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently in a remote environment while knowing when to seek assistance.

• Reliability, discretion, and sound judgment in handling confidential information.

• Interest in commercial law, intellectual property, and data privacy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work: Cogstate operates as a virtual-first company; employees can work from any location where Cogstate is registered to conduct business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom.

• Competitive base salary along with additional earning opportunities based on the role.

• Learning and development opportunities from both internal and external sources focused on leadership, professional, and personal growth.