Environment, Planning & Resources Paralegal - Hybrid Role

Law Assist Pty Ltd; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Assist Pty Ltd is seeking an Environment, Planning & Resources Paralegal to assist with project approvals, environmental compliance, land access agreements, and native title matters. The role supports specialists advising energy, mining, renewables, and infrastructure proponents.

You will work closely with lawyers, manage regulatory databases, and help prepare submissions within a hybrid setup combining onsite and work-from-home days.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal in planning, environment, energy, resources, or native title within an Australian law firm.
• Strong research and data management skills.
• Collaborative, detail‑oriented team player with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches across mining and environmental registries and native title databases.
• Assist lawyers with project approvals, EIS reviews, and compliance checklists.
• Maintain schedules of land access agreements and heritage management plans.
• Support appeals and merits review proceedings in environment and planning tribunals.
• Liaise with government bodies, environmental consultants, and project managers.

Skills

Legal research

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Environmental science degree

Paralegal studies

Job description

Law Assist Pty Ltd is seeking an Environment, Planning & Resources Paralegal to assist with project approvals, environmental compliance, land access agreements, and native title matters. The role supports specialists advising energy, mining, renewables, and infrastructure proponents.

You will work closely with lawyers, manage regulatory databases, and help prepare submissions within a hybrid setup combining onsite and work-from-home days.