Government Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Moray & Agnew Full time
About Moray & Agnew

We are a leading Australian law firm with an unrivaled reputation in our markets. Our partners and legal expertise are consistently recognized by prominent industry publications, including Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers, and Doyle's Guide.

Our teams are organized into three strategic pillars:

  • Insurance: commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance, and statutory classes like workers compensation and compulsory third party.
  • Commercial & Workplace: corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation, and workplace law.
  • Government: local, state, and federal government.

We serve Australian and international insurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state, and local government clients.

Nationwide, over 750 talented professionals deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth, and Cairns.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a casual Government Paralegal to join our Sydney office in the Government & Administrative Law team. We act for a broad range of clients, including Commonwealth Departments and Agencies, primarily in Public Law litigation.

The matters span across Commonwealth employee compensation, military compensation, and veterans' entitlements, and disability insurance access and planning matters under the NDIS.

Responsibilities

You will work under the guidance of an experienced Partner and receive supervision and support from the broader team. Some of your day-to-day responsibilities include:

  • Preparing tribunal and court documents.
  • Summarizing medical and other records.
  • Preparing and reviewing summonses.
  • Drafting letters of instructions to experts and briefs to investigators.
  • Drafting and collating briefs to Counsel.
  • Preparing chronologies.
  • Legal research and summaries.
  • General paralegal duties.
Requirements

This position would be suited to a law student in their third year or those with at least 12 months' paralegal experience. We seek candidates with passion and enthusiasm for the law, a genuine interest in developing in the public law space, and a willingness to work as part of a collaborative team.

Some of the essential qualities we look for include:

  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communication to different audiences.
  • The ability to work well under pressure.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-confidence, initiative, and a commitment to ongoing learning.
Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, health and wellness initiatives, paid parental leave, and continuous learning and development programs.

We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences, and you can bring your authentic self to the workplace.

We have a strong commitment to fostering inclusive and diverse environments for our employees and recognize the value of creating a workplace culture that supports the growth and development of our people.

Estimated Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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