Employment Relations & Safety Paralegal - AU Experienced (FOR POOLING)

Law Assist Pty Ltd; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 380,000 - 570,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Assist Pty Ltd in Manila is seeking an Employment Relations & Safety Paralegal to support our workplace advisory and disputes specialists. You will assist across employment contracts, WHS compliance, and related matters.

You will research Modern Awards, enterprise agreements, and Fair Work Act provisions, and help prepare materials for conciliation, unfair dismissal, and general protections matters. Ideal candidates have paralegal experience in employment/IR/WHS within an Australian law

Qualifications

• Recent paralegal experience in employment, industrial relations, or WHS.
• Strong drafting and confidentiality practices.
• Sound understanding of employment law concepts and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Draft and tailor executive service agreements, individual employment contracts, workplace policies, and deeds of release.
• Research Modern Awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work Act provisions, and tribunal decisions.
• Prepare materials for Fair Work Commission conciliations, unfair dismissal, and general protections matters.
• Collate investigation bundles, interview schedules, and evidence logs for internal workplace investigations and WHS responses.
• Track legislative updates to support client alerts and training materials.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Drafting/writing

Legal research

Education

Law degree or Paralegal Studies

HR qualification

Job description

Location: Eastwood, Quezon City

Schedule: Monday - Friday (6AM - 2PM MNL)

Work Set-up: Hybrid (3 days onsite/2days WFH) / Full WFH option

Practice Group: Workplace Relations / Work Health & Safety (WHS)

Position Summary

We are seeking a discreet, empathetic, and technically sharp Employment Relations & Safety Paralegal to support our workplace advisory and disputes specialists. Working with corporate and government employers, you will assist across employment contracts, Fair Work Commission proceedings, workplace investigations, and WHS compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and tailor executive service agreements, individual employment contracts, workplace policies, and deeds of release.
• Conduct research on Modern Awards, enterprise agreements, Fair Work Act provisions, and relevant tribunal decisions.
• Assist with preparing materials for Fair Work Commission (FWC) conciliations, unfair dismissal claims, and general protections matters.
• Collate investigation bundles, interview schedules, and evidence logs for sensitive internal workplace investigations and WHS regulatory responses.
• Track legislative updates in employment and safety law to assist lawyers in preparing client alerts and training materials.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Mandatory: Prior paralegal experience in employment, industrial relations, or WHS gained within an Australian law firm.
• Completed or current tertiary qualifications in Law, Human Resources, or Paralegal Studies.
• Sound understanding of the Australian Fair Work system, Modern Awards, and workplace confidentiality protocols.
• High emotional intelligence, sound judgement, and strong written drafting skills.