Paralegal - Bequests

Permanent part time position - 2 days per week based in Sydney CBD
- Provide valuable support for the world's largest humanitarian movement

About Red Cross
Australian Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.
About the role
Bequests are a significant revenue stream for Australian Red Cross (ARC), annually contributing between $12-25M, which equates to over 20% of the total Engagement and Support (E&S) budget.
The Bequest Paralegal will focus on providing legal support on the estate administration of bequests, which will include:

- Collaborate with the Bequest Administrator, ARC’s external law firm and internal Legal Counsel on managing all contested estates; and
- Working across general estate administration which includes but is not limited to reviewing and releasing legal documents, approval of legal fees and executor/solicitor commissions; and
- Providing general support to the Bequest Administrator on interpreting legal documents and escalating to our Legal Counsel when required.

What you will bring
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent collaboration and communication with key stakeholders
- Ability to work closely and effectively with the preferred external legal providers
- Experience in reviewing legal documents and drafting correspondence
- Ability to respond to information requests from third parties, including collating relevant information from internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders at various levels
- Well-developed analytical, problem solving and decision making abilities
- Highly developed oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple and complex tasks
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and to negotiate “best possible” outcomes in conflict situations
- Ability to conduct legal research into issues relevant to the operation of the bequests team
- Previous relevant experience in the handing of bequests, wills or estates

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity
**Financial wellbeing**: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
**Health & Wellbeing**: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
**Work/Life Flexibility**: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid ‘Me’ day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options
Further information
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
**Job Ref #**: 532

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

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