Senior Guardian: Complex Guardianship & Advocacy

NSW Department of Communities and Justice; Tamworth; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is seeking a part-time paralegal to support a boutique practice focused on corporate, commercial, and technology matters. You will draft commercial agreements, engage with clients, and collaborate on team projects.

This role suits a law student or recent graduate with practical commercial drafting experience. Ideal candidates will have prior commercial legal experience, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to manage work with a

Qualifications

• Experience drafting commercial agreements or contract-style documents.
• Strong client communication abilities and professional interaction with clients.
• Current law student or recent graduate with interest in commercial law.

Responsibilities

• Draft commercial agreements and contract-style documents.
• Assist with client communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with the team on projects.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Commercial law

Client communication

Independent worker

Remote work friendly

Part-time availability

Law student

Paralegal experience

Education

Law degree in progress

Job description

Employment Type : Part-time (approximately 5-15 hours per week, with flexibility)

Contract Duration : 3 months with potential for an extension

About Us : A boutique legal practice specialising in corporate, commercial, and technology matters.

Role Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented paralegal to join our team on a part-time basis. This role is ideal for a law student or recent graduate with an interest in commercial law and business. The successful candidate will assist with various tasks including client communication, drafting of contracts and other legal documents. The successful candidate MUST HAVE experience working in a commercial legal setting previously and be familiar with drafting corporate advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting of commercial agreements and other contract style documents
• Assist with client communication and engagement.
• Collaborate with the team on projects
• Provide administrative support as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Currently studying a law degree.
• Previous experience working in a law firm is highly desirable.
• Past experience with drafting commercial agreements is IMPERATIVE .
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible schedule to accommodate approximately 5 hours of work per week (with low potential for additional hours).
• Experience with remote work is also viewed favourably or else a willingness to consider this format of work.
• This position is suited for someone with a full study workload who is seeking to work no more than 2 days per week.