Paralegal

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A Paralegal provides sound paralegal and administrative support to members of the Legal & Compliance team.

This role will:

• Undertake routine paralegal and administrative work, such as conducting legal research, data entry, reviewing, interpreting and summarising investigation reports and other documents, and drafting correspondence and relevant documentation.
• Follow clear instructions from members of the UNSW Legal & Compliance team.
• Ensure that matter documentation and records are of an appropriate quality and maintained in accordance with Legal & Compliance’s record keeping requirements. This includes the proper handling of confidential or sensitive information consistent with the obligations of the legal profession.

A person engaged is generally expected to have the following skills and experience:

• Close to completion of a law degree.
• Sound working knowledge of legal principles, procedural reviews, and administrative practices.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, attention to details, and the proven ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Proficient level of computer literacy, with sound working knowledge/skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to complete legal tasks independently and to raise questions or issues as necessary.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Duration: 6 month role, days flexible (Initially, over the holiday period (until end of Jan 2025) higher hours of approx. 28 hours/week due to higher administrative workload. Then, hours will drop back to 14 hours/week from Feb 2025. Please note that hours will fluctuate regularly.

For any inquiries, please contact Leonie Bayntun via email at [email protected]

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