Paralegal

3 weeks ago


Pymble, Australia Cox Purtell Staffing Services Full time

**Contract Type**:

- Temporary**Location**:

- Pymble - New South Wales**Industry**:

- Legal**Contact Name**:

- Zoe Rogers- **Contact Phone**:

- 0292203400**Date Published**:

- 05-Sep-2023**Paralegal**

**6 months - Temporary Contract**

**$35 - 38 per hour + super**

**4 days a week, in office role**

**Location**: Pymble

**Job Type**: Part Time (4 days a week)

**About Us**:

- Our client is a prominent educational institution and they are looking for a paralegal for a 6 month period with the role largely revolving around discovery and evidence gathering.

**Key Qualifications**:

- **a) Education and Experience**:

- Currently enrolled in their third or fourth year of a law degree at university.
- Previous experience working as a paralegal for a small or medium-tier law firm.

**b) Specialised Experience (Desirable)**:

- Experience in insurance litigation.
- Experience working with educational institutions, schools, or not-for-profit clients.

**c) Work Environment**:

- Ability to work in an office-based role.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, prioritising client needs.
- Demonstrate self-initiative, taking charge when necessary, while also seeking guidance when appropriate.
- Pay meticulous attention to detail, enjoy conducting research, and excel at organising complex files and correspondence.
- Be agile and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
- Possess strong written skills, with proficiency in Excel being a valuable asset.
- Demonstrate punctuality and the ability to meet deadlines, even under pressure.
- Embrace and support company values.
- Maintain a sense of humour and a down-to-earth attitude.

**Additional Benefits**:

- Access to the on-site gym and aquatic centre.
- Daily morning tea provided.
- Convenient location, close to the train line, with ample street parking available.

**How to Apply**: