Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia at The Law Society of NSW
Title: Paralegal
Company: The Law Society of NSW
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Part time permanent role – 4 days per week
Work while you study! Hybrid working model
Located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD (Martin Place)
We are currently looking for a part time Paralegal to join our Litigation team. This is a permanent role (28 hours per week) with a hybrid working model, ideal for a law student looking to work part time. Located in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney’s CBD.
About The Team
The Professional Standards Division of the Legal Regulation Department (“PS-LRD”) is responsible for the assessment, investigation and resolution of complaints, regulation of the conduct of solicitors, and protection of the public through investigation, prosecution, and education.
About The Role
The Paralegal provides legal and administrative support and conducts research in a timely, efficient and professional manner to assist Investigations Solicitors and Litigation Solicitors within PS-LRD.
You may be assigned to either the Investigations Unit or the Litigation and External Intervention Unit and may be rotated as required between the Units according to workloads.
What You’ll Be Doing
Providing legal assistance and support to the Investigations Solicitors and Litigation Solicitors within PS-LRD in areas such as:
complaints investigation;
disclosure and compliance monitoring;
litigation;
external intervention; and/or
costs recovery
Conducting legal research and document and evidence review as requested by the Investigations Solicitors or Litigation Solicitors of PS-LRD
Classification, organisation and management of files, records, documents and evidence for investigations, litigation, external intervention or costs recovery
Drafting precedent-based legal documents under the supervision of Investigations Solicitors or Litigation Solicitors of PS-LRD
Draft correspondence, reports, litigation documents, submissions and other documents under supervision
Providing support in managing reporting systems for key functions, such as investigations, compliance monitoring, litigation, external intervention, and costs recovery
Providing support to the Director and Deputy Directors as required.
About You
Studying a law degree or a graduate of a law degree
Strong administrative skills gained in a Paralegal or Administrative Support role in a legal practice.
To apply
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.
Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.
