Investigations Paralegal (Part-Time, 3 Days/Week)

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Law Society of New South Wales is seeking a part-time paralegal for 3 days per week to support the Investigations, Litigation and External Intervention teams in the Professional Standards Department.

You will assist Legal Officers with investigation and cost recovery, perform legal research, manage files, and draft precedents under supervision. A minimum 2-year commitment is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a paralegal.
• Currently studying a law degree.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance and support to Legal Officers in investigations, litigation, external intervention, and cost recovery.
• Carry out legal research and document or evidentiary review as requested by Legal Officers.
• Classify, organise and manage files, records, documents and evidence for litigation or external interventions.
• Draft precedent-based legal documents under supervision of Legal Officers of Professional Standards.
• Provide support in managing reporting systems for external investigations, intervention, cost recovery and litigation.
• Provide support to the Director and Deputy Directors as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal research

Document review

Litigation support

Communication skills

Education

Law degree in progress

Job description

The Law Society of New South Wales is seeking a part-time paralegal for 3 days per week to support the Investigations, Litigation and External Intervention teams in the Professional Standards Department.

You will assist Legal Officers with investigation and cost recovery, perform legal research, manage files, and draft precedents under supervision. A minimum 2-year commitment is required.