Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Australia at International Social Service Australia
Title: Paralegal
Company: International Social Service Australia
Location: Australia
Paralegal – Sydney/Melbourne – hybrid role
ISS Australia is seeking a part-time paralegal to support its community legal centre specialising in international parental child abduction law and the 1980 Hague Convention. We have offices in both Sydney (Barangaroo) and Melbourne CBD and we are seeking a proactive applicant who can work in the office and remotely. Supervision and training will be provided.
We are seeking someone who is available to work 0.6 FTE (22.8 hours) 3 days per week (days negotiable).
About ISS Australia
ISS Australia is a small not for profit organisation providing inter-country casework services to families separated by international borders, with a special emphasis on the rights and interests of children. We have an office in Melbourne and an office in Sydney. We form part of the ISS international network represented in over 130 countries worldwide.
ISS Australia’s Legal Service is a community legal centre specialising in international parental child abduction law and the 1980 Hague Convention. The Legal Service primarily provides legal advice and assistance by telephone and email, with some face-to-face contact with clients.
For further information about ISS Australia, see our website www.iss.org.au.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Lawyer and the Senior Lawyers as directed, you will be responsible for client intake, preparation of legal documents including drafting affidavits, legal research, supporting lawyers in ongoing casework and assistance with administrative tasks.
You will be working closely with a small team in a supportive environment. The Legal Service is comprised of five lawyers and one paralegal working across several states to deliver a nationwide service. The team connects online on a daily basis.
ISS Australia welcomes and encourages applications from people with suitable skills from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and other diverse groups in our society.
Applications must be submitted via Ethical Jobs and must address the selection criteria: https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/iss/paralegal-sydney-melbourne?locations=1
