Paralegal Assistant

2 weeks ago


Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia Parramatta City Council Full time
The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as it becomes Sydney's Central City.

The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City's future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable.


About the role
This position is responsible for providing multi-faceted Paralegal Assistance across our team of five solicitors and Legal Unit Manager.

This position will e ngage in complex legal research relating to property, planning, enforcement and administrative law amongst carrying out drafting correspondence for the Legal Services Team under the supervision of the manager.

On a daily basis you will be;

  • Drafting legal advice
  • Maintaining precedent procedure manuals for relevant jurisdictions
  • Efiling in various Courts
  • Preparing chronologies for advice and hearings
  • Preparing Licences under supervision
  • Creating, improving and implementing systems for efficiency
  • Monitoring and updating relevant legislative reforms
  • Assisting in brief preparation and Court matters

About You

  • Experience minimum of 2 years paralegal experience.

What's on offer
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $78,860 to $86,866 plus 10.5% Superannuation

In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements

  • 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
  • Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)
  • Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexitime, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave including 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Health and Wellbeing programs

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description.

How to apply
Applications close
9pm, 12th March 2023 **and will not be accepted through any other medium.
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