Paralegal

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Parental leave 26 weeks

Employee assistance program

Education / study leave reimbursement

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join the Legal Services team. You will provide legal and matter management support across property, commercial, litigation and local government matters, working with experienced lawyers to gain hands-on experience in a leading local government organisation.

Key duties include preparing legal docs, managing property dealings via PEXA, supporting court filings and conducting legal research under supervision, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Qualifications in law, legal studies, conveyancing, or legal administration.
• Demonstrated paralegal experience providing legal support.
• Experience with property transactions and PEXA processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of legal documentation, contracts, property transactions and litigation matters.
• Prepare and manage property dealings and registrations through PEXA.
• Support court filings and land title registration processes.
• Undertake legal research and matter management under legal supervision.
• Maintain legal precedents, templates and knowledge resources.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external law firms, developers and government agencies.
• Contribute to process improvements and the use of emerging technologies within Legal Services.

Skills

Legal administration

Paralegal experience

Property transactions

PEXA

Microsoft 365

TRIM

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Law or legal studies qualification

Tools

PEXA

TRIM

Microsoft 365

Job description

Full Time/Permanent

Sydney

Legal Services/Legal Services/Legal & Governance

Full Time/Permanent

$102,420 - $116,205 per annum plus superannuation

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose‑led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join the City of Sydney's Legal Services team.

Working alongside experienced lawyers and legal support professionals, you'll provide legal and matter management support across a diverse range of property, commercial, litigation and local government matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their legal career while gaining exposure to meaningful work that supports one of Australia's leading local government organisations.

In this role you will:

• assist with the preparation of legal documentation, contracts, property transactions and litigation matters
• prepare and manage property dealings and registrations through PEXA
• support court filings and land title registration processes
• undertake legal research and matter management under legal supervision
• maintain legal precedents, templates and knowledge resources
• liaise with internal stakeholders, external law firms, developers and government agencies
• contribute to process improvements and the use of emerging technologies within Legal Services.

What you’ll bring:

• qualifications in law, legal studies, conveyancing, legal administration or a related discipline
• demonstrated experience providing paralegal services
• experience with property transactions and PEXA processes
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with systems such as TRIM
• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• a proactive approach and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

This role will allow you to build your legal career by gaining hands‑on experience across a diverse range of legal matters while working with experienced professionals in a supportive team environment.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19‑day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre‑employment health declaration and a criminal history check.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long‑term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part‑time and job‑sharing options available
• Supportive return‑to‑work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

Find out why acareer at the City of Sydneymight be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two‑thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds are encouraged to join us.

We're a disability confident recruiter.