Commonwealth Government Practice Coordinator

About us

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers based in over 58 offices across Europe, the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia.

The role

We are looking for a Commonwealth Government Practice Coordinator to join our Commonwealth Government practice, based in Canberra, on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in one of the firm's flagship practice areas, supporting the operational requirements of the practice and helping to drive the delivery of high-quality service to Commonwealth Government clients.

Working closely with Partners, lawyers, Business Services teams and government stakeholders, you will coordinate reporting, panel administration, security clearance processes and a range of practice support activities, while also providing broader paralegal support across the team.

This is a varied and hands-on role suited to a highly organised professional who enjoys building strong relationships, managing competing priorities and contributing to the ongoing success of a busy legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operational and administrative requirements of the Commonwealth Government practice, including panel management, reporting and stakeholder coordination
• Coordinate Australian Government security clearance processes, working closely with employees, government agencies and internal stakeholders
• Coordinate Commonwealth Government reporting obligations, ensuring accurate and timely submission in accordance with client and panel requirements
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding panel arrangements, matter administration and client-specific requirements
• Draft and prepare correspondence, reports, legal documents and other practice-related materials
• Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of briefs, schedules and summaries
• Maintain reporting data, practice resources and key information repositories
• Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of efficient and consistent reporting and administrative processes

Requirements

• Australian citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Clearance
• Previous experience in a legal support, practice support, coordination, administration or paralegal role within a law firm or government
• Experience working with government clients, panel arrangements or reporting requirements will be highly regarded
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and documentation
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering excellent client service
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel

Why NRF?

At Norton Rose Fulbright Australia, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience. Please note we will not be accepting agency applications for this position.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Lottie Williams via (+61) 451 028 544 or lottie.williams@nortonrosefulbright.com for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please reach out.

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