Paralegal

Department: Inquiries Practice; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 78 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Department: Inquiries Practice in Sydney NSW is seeking a Paralegal to support solicitors and legal teams. The role involves drafting court documents, preparing submissions, and legal research while using practice and document management systems to ensure accurate information and timely communication.

The position targets aspiring solicitors with two years of legal studies completed, offering opportunities across full-time and part-time arrangements with flexible working options and growth in a

Qualifications

• Completion of the second year of a Law Degree.
• Experience in a professional services environment.
• Strong legal research and drafting abilities.

Responsabilités

• Draft court documents and prepare submissions.
• Conduct legal research to support matters.
• Provide clerical and administrative support to solicitors.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and respond to inquiries.
• Escalate issues when necessary to maintain standards.

Connaissances

Legal research

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Formation

Second year of Law Degree

Outils

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Description du poste

Department: Inquiries Practice – Sydney NSW

$78,000 - $84,799 a year

Part time, Full time, Casual/Temporary

1d ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Be part of a dynamic public sector legal practice and accelerate your legal career

Learn from some of NSW’s leading legal professionals and gain hands on experience

Full-time and part-time opportunities, with flexible working available

Salary: $78,000 - $84,799 per annum (full-time equivalent), with employer’s contribution to superannuation and annualised leave loading paid in addition

Work type: Temporary employment, Full time /Part time

About the role

You will provide comprehensive legal, clerical, and administrative support to solicitors and legal teams, including drafting court documents, preparing submissions, and conducting legal research. You will be responsible for supporting the effective management of legal matters, utilising practice and document management systems to ensure accurate information storage and timely communication.

The Paralegal position is a role for aspiring solicitors who have completed the first two years of their legal studies, with experience working in a professional services environment.

The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries professionally, and escalating issues when necessary. Your work will be crucial in maintaining organisational standards and delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

To learn more about the role, please review the role description here.

Please note: This recruitment will be used to create a talent pool to fill temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months at the CSO.

Completion of the second year of a Law Degree

About you. Our ideal candidate.

Demonstrates strong legal research, administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to prepare court documents, case summaries and legal correspondence accurately and efficiently.

Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling them to build effective working relationships and provide responsive support in a client-focused environment.

Is highly organised, adaptable and proficient in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced legal setting.

Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality when handling sensitive legal information and interacting with clients, solicitors and other stakeholders.