Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Law Society of NSW Full time $40,000 - $120,000 per year

We are currently looking for a Paralegal to join our Litigation team. This is a full time permanent role (35 hours per week), but part time will also be considered (either 2 or 3 days), and is ideal for a law student. Located in Martin Place in the heart of Sydney's CBD.

About the team

The Professional Standards Division of the Legal Regulation Department ("PS-LRD") is responsible for the assessment, investigation and resolution of complaints, regulation of the conduct of solicitors, and protection of the public through investigation, prosecution, and education.

About the role

The Paralegal provides legal and administrative support and conducts research in a timely, efficient and professional manner to assist Investigations Solicitors and Litigation Solicitors within PS-LRD.

You may be assigned to either the Investigations Unit or the Litigation and External Intervention Unit and may be rotated as required between the Units according to workloads.

What you'll be doing

  • Providing legal assistance and support to the Investigations Solicitors and Litigation Solicitors within PS-LRD in areas such as:
  • complaints investigation;
  • disclosure and compliance monitoring;
  • litigation;
  • external intervention; and/or
  • costs recovery
  • Conducting legal research and document and evidence review as requested by the Investigations Solicitors or Litigation Solicitors of PS-LRD
  • Classification, organisation and management of files, records, documents and evidence for investigations, litigation, external intervention or costs recovery
  • Drafting precedent-based legal documents under the supervision of Investigations Solicitors or Litigation Solicitors of PS-LRD
  • Draft correspondence, reports, litigation documents, submissions and other documents under supervision
  • Providing support in managing reporting systems for key functions, such as investigations, compliance monitoring, litigation, external intervention, and costs recovery
  • Providing support to the Director and Deputy Directors as required.

About you

  • Studying a law degree or a graduate of a law degree
  • Strong administrative skills gained in a Paralegal or Administrative Support role in a legal practice.

To apply

The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity.

Applications should contain a CV and cover letter that outlines your key experience and motivations for this role.

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