Legal Support Coordinator, Part-Time

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

📋 Description

• Deliver dependable administrative and general legal assistance to the Legal team.

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

• Support the drafting, formatting, reviewing, and organizing of standard commercial documents utilizing approved templates and guidelines.

• Keep precise and well-organized legal files, records, trackers, and supporting documents.

• Coordinate follow-up actions and assist with general administrative duties and ad hoc projects.

• Help with routine research and compliance tasks, including information gathering, record maintenance, first draft preparation, and raising questions or risks.

• Oversee assigned responsibilities according to the established three-day schedule, communicate progress and potential setbacks, and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

• Utilize Microsoft 365 tools to create documents, track tasks, and communicate with the team.

• Perform additional responsibilities as reasonably required to support the Legal team and broader business needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Coursework or studies with a focus on commercial law.

• Familiarity with intellectual property or privacy law.

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

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

• Proven ability to manage assigned tasks effectively and meet 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.

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

• Knowledge of document management systems (Sharepoint), electronic signature tools (Docusign), and contract management platforms (Jira).

• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting 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 Practices: Cogstate operates as a virtual-first company, allowing employees to work from any location where Cogstate is registered for business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom.

• Competitive base salaries with additional earning opportunities based on the position.

• Learning & Development Opportunities from both internal and external resources, focusing on leadership, as well as professional and personal growth.