• 2024-127
• Part Time (28 hrs per week)
• Fixed Term (contract till 19/12/2024)
• Nowra
• Providing and coordinating a high level of paralegal support for solicitors in the Family Violence Prevention Unit

• Working within a small, supportive and tight-knit team

• This role will provide an extensive insight into family law, care and protection and civil law

Primary Purpose of the role

The primary responsibility of the position is to assist in the delivery of high-quality legal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients by performing a range of administration and research tasks as required.

Why join the ALS team?

At the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) you can make an impact. You will join a strong movement fighting for social justice and equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, families and communities.

Our focus is our people: the people we support and the people we employ. We offer a career you can be proud of and a place where you feel safe to be yourself. We invest in our people and appreciate the rich diversity of lived experiences, languages, and culture.

Born out of a protest movement over 50 years ago, the ALS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW and the ACT. It’s an exciting time to be joining us. We recently received additional funding to deliver a range of new programs aimed at addressing systemic issues and driving structural reforms. This is creating significant opportunities for the ALS, our staff and communities.

As well as the satisfaction of working in a job that really matters, we offer our staff benefits including:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax liability and maximise take-home pay
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Career and professional development opportunities
• Access to personal counselling for you and your family
• Additional paid leave of up to 6 days per year, paid parental and study leave
• Flexible work options – talk to us about how we can make this role work for you

About the role

The Paralegal will be responsible for:

• Providing and coordinating a high level of paralegal support for solicitors in the Family Violence Prevention Unit.
• Provide high-level paralegal support for solicitors, including court assistance, document preparation, and research.
• Assist with client interviews, draft legal documents, and liaise with various agencies and courts.
• Maintain confidentiality, organize files, and manage statistical data using appropriate systems.
• Offer administrative support, including word processing, document handling, and general office tasks.
• Work collaboratively within the team and contribute to efficient office operations.
• Uphold ALS objectives, maintain professional competence, and respect Aboriginal cultural practices.
• Comply with ALS policies, procedures, and relevant legislation while performing all duties ethically.

About you

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Essential

• Formal paralegal qualifications, or currently undertaking a Law Degree.
• Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are facing.
• In-depth knowledge of support and referral services available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients involved in domestic and family violence and/or family law.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision and a willingness to complete administrative tasks.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Suite computer skills, video-conferencing software

Desirable

• Previous experience working in an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation.

Pre-employment requirements:

ALS is committed to implementing safe recruitment practices. Your application may be subject to pre-employment checks such as reference checks, Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check, Right to work in Australia, COVID-19 vaccinations and National Police History check.

If you have questions about this role, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Paralegal - Family Violence Prevention Unit - Nowra enquiry via EthicalJobs.