Paralegal

2 weeks ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Catholic Education Full time

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Work type: Casual
Location: Catholic Education Office
Categories: Legal

Location: Manuka, Canberra, ACT
Employment Type: Casual
Hourly Rate of Pay: $39.93, inclusive of 25% casual loading
Start Date: Immediate
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Friday 31 May 2024

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and 9 Early Learning Centres.

The Catholic Education Office is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of schools and early learning centres in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.

About the Catholic Education Office

The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services to the CECG system of schools and ELCs. Service Areas include Education and P erformance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide paralegal and administrative support to the General Counsel, Catholic Education. The environment is fast paced, and the team are responsible in covering a broad spectrum of issues including child protection, employment law, commercial transactions, litigation and advice.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Career advancing opportunity
  • Support for professional development and study opportunities
  • Work within a dynamic and positive team with a social work culture

Key Responsibilities

  • Research legislation and case law.
  • Review contracts and identify salient issues.
  • Process information requests in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.
  • Draft correspondence, including legal documents.
  • Review documents for the purpose of identifying legal issues.
  • Prepare case summaries.
  • File preparation and document management.
  • Lodge documents with courts and tribunals.
  • Assist with subpoenas.
  • Provide support and assistance to the Governance, Policy and Risk teams as required.

Qualifications

  • No qualifications required - However students currently working towards obtaining a law degree are highly regarded.

Selection Criteria

  • Ability to conduct assessments and identify items of significance in complex matters.
  • Ability to apply established criteria and analytical skills in the exercise of sound judgement to make decisions within defined parameters.
  • Ability to prepare quality information products and communicate them in a clear, concise manner.
  • Strong time management and the ability to manage competing and compressed deadlines.
  • Experience working with a range of software and databases.
  • Enthusiastic and proactive work attitude in a team environment.

Please refer to the Position Description for an in-depth detail regarding the criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Professional and Technical Skills and Knowledge section in the position description and a current resume.

For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the website and position description.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Rebecca Radanovich, People & Culture Officer, on or via email at

Advertised: 17 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 May 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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