Paralegal

The Law Society of New South Wales works with and for the legal profession. We hold responsibility as a co-regulator and are Australia’s largest membership body for Solicitors. Our Professional Standards department is looking for a part time Paralegal for 3 days per week.

Please note this is not a short-term paralegal position and will require a commitment for a minimum of 2 years.

About the role

You will provide legal support to the Legal Officers of the Investigations, Litigation and External Intervention teams within the Professional Standards Department in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.

What you'll be doing

• Providing legal assistance and support to the Legal Officers in areas such as investigation, litigation, external intervention, and cost recovery.
• Carrying out legal research and document or evidentiary review as requested by the Legal Officers
• Classification, organisation and management of files, records, documents and evidence for litigation or external interventions
• Drafting precedent based legal documents under the supervision of Legal Officers of Professional Standards.
• Provide support in managing reporting systems for key functions, such as external Investigations, intervention, cost recovery and litigation.
• Providing support to the Director, and Deputy Directors as required.

About you

• Previous experience as a paralegal.
• Currently studying a law degree.
• Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good legal research skills, including online research.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative.
• Exemplary levels of integrity and commitment to confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to adapt to a changing and flexible work environment and manage competing priorities.

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Your application must include your CV, a cover letter and your most recent academic transcript in your application.

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.