Commonwealth Government Practice Coordinator
Norton Rose FulbrightListed 17 Sep 2026
Norton Rose Fulbright | Canberra
Closing date: 16/10/2026
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.
Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our
lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm
has controls in place including educational and psychological
support. Our talent team can provide further details.