Expressions of Interest for Paralegals/project

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Proximity Full time

Where careers go further

  • Part time
  • Minimum 3 days per week
  • Working closely with a variety of government clients
  • Career Growth and Progression

Paralegals / Project Advisors
Proximity projects and clients often require the support of talented early career advisors.

We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for an opportunity to build on the great skills you have already developed, seeking a supportive culture-based organisation that has a healthy focus on helpful outcomes for clients, while being part of a socially responsible to Community and Sustainability, and most importantly being a highly ethical team.


We require a commitment of at least three days per week, with flexibility to accommodate important commitments such as exams.

Your role will involve consistent client support on projects and occasional short-term assignments. We're open to discussing your needs, recognising that they may evolve over time.

Whether you're available now or in a few months, let's have a conversation about how we can make it work for you.


Responsibilities could include:

  • Assisting with stakeholder consultations: question development, synthesising feedback, developing and analysing surveys
  • Document reviews, literature scans
  • Project support: summarising meeting actions and tracking progress/issues, producing status reports
  • Document reviews, discovery, assessments
  • Research: synthesising complex information from client documents, desktop research to support the preparation of advices, reports, or presentations
  • Writing client documents: drafting reports, training programs, policies, procedures
You will need

  • Ability to manage competing priorities with focus
  • Have worked within the government, in an office or corporate environment
  • High level data analysis and complex information synthesising skills
  • Strong verbal, written, and visual presentation skills
  • Coordination skills to help keep project tasks on track

The Proximity Difference
We're looking for people who live our values - people who are:


  • Tenacious. A can-do attitude, results-driven and dedicated to delivery.
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Client-first. Relationships matter. Listen, anticipate client needs.
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Team players. Collegiate, share knowledge and build confidence in others.
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Adaptable. Work through ambiguity or uncertainty.
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Solution oriented. Think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions.

We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace.

By joining Proximity, you will enjoy:

  • Health and Wellbeing, Professional Development allowances we support your wellbeing and continued learning
  • The chance to give back to your community by working with Proximity's not for profit partners Menslink, Fearless Women, Inclusive Australia, The Farm in Galong, The Women's Legal Centre and Tjillari Justice Aboriginal Corporation
  • A flexible working environment for work/life balance make the hours work for you and your team
  • Clear career progression pathways
  • Security Clearances

Working with Proximity
Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organisations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes.

By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the 'right fit' solution for its clients' needs.


We're committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted.

Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes.


Does this sound like the right organisation for you?
If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Senior Manager

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