Paralegal (Criminal Law Practice)

Aboriginal Legal Service; Wagga Wagga; Vor Ort; AUD 76.000 - 93.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) in Wagga Wagga, NSW seeks a Paralegal to deliver high‑quality legal and client support within the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Scheme team. You will coordinate case materials, prepare documents and support Solicitors and Advocates, ensuring efficient case progression.

You will assist with case management, court rosters, client records and reporting while upholding cultural safety and confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• Formal paralegal qualifications or currently undertaking a Law Degree.
• Knowledge of legal support and referral services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Typing speed minimum 40 words per minute.
• Current NSW/ACT driver’s licence and willingness to travel; Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable People Check; National Police Check.

Aufgaben

• Provide high‑level paralegal, administrative and secretarial support to Solicitor Advocates, Trial Advocates and the EAGP team, including preparing legal documents and coordinating client files and court materials.
• Coordinate daily case management, court rosters, client records, database updates and statistical reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely progression of legal matters.
• Manage reception, communications, document management and office operations, liaising with courts, legal professionals, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients through culturally respectful engagement, appropriate referrals and collaborative service delivery that strengthens access to justice.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold ALS values and comply with organisational policies, professional standards, workplace health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through mandatory training and ongoing development, contributing to continuous improvement of administrative systems and practices.

Kenntnisse

Paralegal support

Microsoft Office

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

Paralegal qualification

Law degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Job: 1702368 | Full-Time | Fixed-Term (December 2026) | Wagga Wagga, NSW| $84,799 (Fixed Pay)

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

Your Impact

As a valued member of the Early Appropriate Guilty Plea Scheme team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality paralegal, administrative and client support, helping coordinate legal matters and keep daily operations running smoothly. Through culturally appropriate, client-centred support, you’ll help strengthen access to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities. Each day, you will:

• Provide high-level paralegal, administrative and secretarial support to Solicitor Advocates, Trial Advocates and the EAGP team, including preparing legal documents and coordinating client files and court materials.
• Coordinate daily case management, court rosters, client records, database updates and statistical reporting, ensuring accurate documentation and timely progression of legal matters.
• Manage reception, communications, document management and office operations, liaising with courts, legal professionals, government agencies and other stakeholders.
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients through culturally respectful engagement, appropriate referrals and collaborative service delivery that strengthens access to justice.
• Maintain confidentiality, uphold ALS values and comply with organisational policies, professional standards, workplace health and safety requirements and relevant legislation.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through mandatory training and ongoing development, contributing to continuous improvement of administrative systems and practices.

Your Story & Strengths

You are a skilled and motivated Paralegal who brings strong organisational, administrative and legal support skills, alongside a deep respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and lived experiences. You are committed to culturally safe practice, strengthening access to justice and supporting the delivery of high-quality, client-centred legal services. Key strengths include:

• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex paralegal and administrative support, with formal paralegal qualifications or currently undertaking a Law Degree.
• Knowledge of legal support and referral services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, with the ability to assist with legal research and Community Legal Education.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including preparing legal correspondence, briefs of evidence, subpoenas, affidavits and court reports, with a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute.
• Strong organisational, time management, problem-solving and multitasking skills, with the ability to work independently, collaboratively and confidentially under limited supervision.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal cultural and social needs, with a commitment to culturally safe practice and ongoing respect for Aboriginal cultural practices.
• Current unrestricted NSW/ACT driver’s licence and willingness to travel when required; current or obtainable Working with Children Check (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People Check (ACT), and ability to obtain and maintain a clear National Police Check.

Our Journey Together

At ALS, you’ll find a career that truly matters, one where your work has purpose and impact every day. We are proud to offer a supportive and rewarding environment with a range of generous benefits, including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard‑earned money in your pocket.
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well‑deserved break.
• Career and professional development opportunities.

Caring for Community & You

To protect the communities we serve, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid National Police Check, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

ALS is committed to equal opportunity and cultural safety in recruitment for all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Team at ******@alsnswact.org.au - we will work with you to ensure an accessible and supportive experience.

Additional information

• Support stronger communities through culturally safe justice!
• Support advocates with court preparation, case management and reporting.
• $84,799 + super + salary packaging & leave loading!