Community Paralegal (Part-Time, Flexible, Impactful)

Encircle Ltd.; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave loading

Flexible work arrangements

Training opportunities

Job summary

Encircle Ltd. in the Moreton Bay region is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the Encircle Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (EPRCLS).

This part-time, fixed-term role assists a team of solicitors across the Moreton Bay and Brisbane North area, delivering high quality community legal services and referrals. You will conduct client interviews, draft documents, handle confidential information, and assist with community legal education.

Qualifications

• Student in 3rd year or higher studying Law or similar qualifications
• Client interview skills
• Ability to draft legal documents and conduct research
• Administrative experience in a legal setting is an advantage
• Experience in mediation intake processes is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to solicitors with drafting legal documents, correspondence, and research
• Conduct client interviews to obtain instructions within rules and regulations
• Assist with community legal education and preparation
• Coordinate evening walk-in services when rostered
• Build referral pathways to Encircle support services or to other agencies within the region

Skills

Client interview skills

Legal drafting

Administrative support

Confidentiality

Education

Law degree student

Diploma or Bachelor’s in Law/Legal studies

Job description

Encircle Ltd. in the Moreton Bay region is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support the Encircle Pine Rivers Community Legal Service (EPRCLS).

This part-time, fixed-term role assists a team of solicitors across the Moreton Bay and Brisbane North area, delivering high quality community legal services and referrals. You will conduct client interviews, draft documents, handle confidential information, and assist with community legal education.