Coordinator, Legal Support (Intern)

That’s why we’re seeking a Coordinator, Legal Support, accountable for providing reliable administrative and general legal support to the Legal team. The position assists with change orders/amendments, work orders/statements of work, document preparation, research, record management, and general legal administration. 

The role requires a foundational understanding of commercial law, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately and autonomously in a remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, processing, tracking, and administration of change orders/amendments and work orders/statements of work. Support the drafting, formatting, review, and organization of routine commercial documents using approved templates and guidance. 
• Maintain accurate and organized legal files, records, trackers, and supporting documentation. Coordinate follow-up items and assist with general administrative tasks and ad hoc projects during both busy and quieter periods. 
• Assist with routine research and compliance activities, including gathering information, maintaining records, preparing first drafts, and escalating questions or risks to the appropriate Legal team member.
• Manage assigned tasks across the agreed three-day schedule, communicate progress and potential delays, and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders. Use Microsoft 365 tools to prepare documents, track work, and communicate with the team. 
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the Legal team and broader business needs

Requirements

• Coursework or studies focused on commercial law. 
• Exposure to intellectual property or privacy law. 
• Current enrolment 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 environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines. 
• Previous experience in a legal team, law firm, corporate environment, or paralegal role (Desired, but not required). 
• Experience supporting commercial contracts, change orders/amendments, or work orders/statements of work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly 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).

Skills, Knowledge and Specialist Expertise

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment while knowing when to seek guidance. 
• Reliability, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential information. 
• Working arrangements: This is a casual position, with hours generally expected to be approximately 9 hours per week. Hours may vary depending on business requirements and Legal team priorities, but expectation is working hours are to be spread across three business days.
• Interest in commercial law, intellectual property, and data privacy.

What’s In It For You

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Cogstate employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom!
• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the 
  position.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Cogstate offers a variety of learning and development opportunities from internal and external sources focused on leadership, and professional & personal development.