About the roleWorking within our dedicated teams, the Paralegal will have the opportunity to work closely with our legal and allied professional teams to provide integrated, trauma informed legal support to our clients.
Under the supervision of the Assistant Principal Solicitor or the Principal Solicitor, the Paralegal will provide practical support to all staff to achieve the objectives of the organisation.We currently have two Paralegal roles available within the organisation – one working specifically within our Working Women's Centre (WWC) and one within our Temporary Visa Holders Experiencing Family Violence Program (TVP).This position is advertised relying on an exception in the Anti-Discrimination Act, as a special measure.
Accordingly, this position is open to women applicants only.What You'll Be DoingAssistance with intake services for clients, including those contacting the 1800 telephone advice line, including gathering client demographic information, scheduling client appointments and entering information into our dedicated legal information database.Work under the guidance of the legal team to assist with taking instructions for and drafting documents, correspondence and agreements, and engaging in legal research where directed, with responsibility for document management, including proofreading, producing file notes, and attending to electronic and physical filing.Produce client correspondence and prepare court documents as required, specifically in the legal areas of family law, family violence, child safety matters, migration or employment related matters.Provide some administrative services for legal and allied team members, including management of calendars, shared email inboxes, scheduling of appointments and meetings.What We're Looking ForKnowledge and experience of legal practice, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and achieve task completion to a high standard, with attention to detail.
This includes the capacity to manage priorities, demonstrate flexibility, identify problems, propose practical solutions and implement improvements in administrative workflows.Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse groups, including working collaboratively within a team environment, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture.Demonstrated ability to be objective and to manage client related situations with empathy and understanding for people under stress, while maintaining confidentiality and an awareness of trauma informed principles.What We OfferAt Women's Legal Service Tasmania, we are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.
As a Solicitor within our organisation, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women in our local community.Extra Leave: Enjoy an additional week of annual leave (pro rata) to support your wellbeing, with 17.5% leave loading.Parental Leave: 12 weeks of paid parental leave (pro rata) for employees with a minimum of 12 months' service.Salary Packaging: Generous not-for-profit salary packaging and a Meal & Entertainment Card of up to $18,530 annually through Eziway, increasing your disposable income.Wellbeing Support: Employee health and wellbeing support, flexible working practices, and bi-monthly professional supervision/counselling sessions through Relationships Australia.Professional Development: Opportunities for conferences, events, and a dedicated training budget for your professional growth.About UsWomen's Legal Service Tasmania is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering and supporting women in the local community.
Women's Legal Service Tasmania provides a statewide communication legal service for women in Tasmania, providing legal advice and information, community legal education, outreach, law reform, and referrals to support services.
Our clients are also supported by in-house financial counselling and social work services.Apply Nowhttps://womenslegaltas.org.au/careers/paralegal-permanent-full-time/This link takes you to our careers page on the WLST website where you can download a copy of the Position Description (which includes the Selection Criteria to be addressed in an application).
When you're ready to apply, email through a current resume and a statement addressing the selection criteria to ******.
Please note that applicants must address the selection criteria to be considered for the position.
Applications close COB 31 January 2025.If you have any queries about this position, please reach out to our friendly team via our careers email and we'll get back to you as soon as possible (noting that all our offices will be closed from COB 24 December 2024, reopening on Monday 6 January 2025).Apply now to join our passionate and dedicated team!Women's Legal Service Tasmania is committed to protecting children/young and vulnerable people from harm and require completion of screening checks prior to finalising employment.
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