Paralegal and Law Clerk

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Crown Solicitor's Office Full time

**Paralegal and Law Clerk**
- Work with NSW’s largest legal advisor to NSW Government and its agencies
- Enhance your career working with industry’s legal expert offering career progression opportunities
- Supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements

**Classification grade and base salary**:

- Law Clerk: Clerk General Scale, $55,295 - $60,134
- Paralegal: Clerk Grade, $70,694 - $76,857

**Note**:Superannuation and annual leave loading are paid in addition to the base salary.

**Work type**:
Temporary 12 months, with a possibility of extension.

Full-Time - 35 hours per week or Part-Time 21-28 hours per week

We are seeking enthusiastic law students who are looking to start their careers

Register your interest and the team will reach out to you when there is a vacancy that matches your skills and experience. We are currently in the process of collecting a list of individuals who are interested in potential future opportunities within our organisation. At this stage, there may not be specific vacancies available. However, we welcome individuals who are passionate about contributing to our team to express their interest by submitting their details. Applications are continuously reviewed, and if you’re a great fit, you could be invited for an interview at the earliest opportunity, depending on availability.

**About the Role**

You will provide comprehensive legal, clerical, and administrative support to solicitors and legal teams, including drafting court documents, preparing submissions, and conducting legal research. You will be responsible for supporting the effective management of legal matters, utilising practice and document management systems to ensure accurate information storage and timely communication.

The Paralegal position is a role for aspiring solicitors who have completed the first two years of their legal studies, with experience working in a professional services environment.

The Law Clerk position is an entry-level role designed for law students who have not yet reached the third year of their studies or do not have experience working in a professional services environment.

The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, responding to inquiries professionally, and escalating issues when necessary. Your work will be crucial in maintaining organisational standards and delivering high-quality legal services to clients.

For more information about each role, please click below.

**Law Clerk** **Paralegal**

Applicants should read the Role Description and consider the key accountabilities and pre-established standards (capability, knowledge and experience) when preparing their resume and cover letter.
- Responses to the pre-screening questions
- An up-to-date resume which clearly details their capabilities, knowledge and experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter, no longer than two pages that captures how their skills and experience are relevant and suit the role
- A copy of latest transcript

Please also note:

- All documents should be submitted in MS Word or PDF format.
- The selection process will include a range of capability-based assessments, including an interview to assist in determining the applicant’s suitability for the role.

This recruitment will be used to create a talent pool to fill temporary full-time and part-time vacancies as they arise over the next 18 months at the CSO.

**About us**

The CSO is here to be the NSW Government's most trusted legal advisor. We have a rich history which dates to 1817. Our principal objective is to advise and represent agencies so that they can deliver the NSW Government’s policies, programs and projects in a lawful, effective and efficient manner. We are the sole provider of legal services in all matters regarded as core legal work. We also deliver non-core legal work to government agencies through competition with the private sector.

Legal services provided by the CSO include:

- legal advice
- representation in litigation
- representation at inquests and other inquiries
- property and commercial transactions
- drafting documents and agreements, including intergovernmental agreements
- assisting Royal Commissions and other inquiries
- provision of officers to serve on committees
- preparing publications
- training and information for government agencies.

At the CSO, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce contributes to the success of our organisation and we are committed to ensuring that our workforce reflects our diverse community.

**Why us**
- We have a strong flexible working culture designed to support employees balance all stages of their working life
- We are invested in capability development including opportunities to attain your annual Continuing Professional Development credits throughout the year
- We proactively support your health and wellbeing through tailored programs, an employee assistance program and coaching services
- We provide access to the Fitness Pass

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