Provide research and legal assistance to a friendly and supportive teamWork while you study (2 days per week)Located in the heart of Sydney's CBD (Martin Place)We are currently looking for a casual Paralegal for 2 days per week to provide research and legal assistance to our Corporate Legal Services and Secretariat team.
About us The Law Society of New South Wales is the professional association representing the solicitors of New South Wales.
The Law Society has two primary areas of responsibility, namely its statutory obligations and its representative functions under its Constitution.
It acts as both 'licensing and regulating authority' and 'as an association' for its members, representing their interests, while simultaneously being responsible for maintaining professional standards of conduct and hearing and investigating complaints against solicitors.
About the team The Corporate Legal Services and Secretariat Department provides legal services and support in respect of the commercial activities of the organisation, in a similar manner as a commercial law firm.
The Department is also responsible for ensuring that the Law Society complies with requirements of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and the governing documents of the Law Society.
About the role The Paralegal will provide legal research, other legal support work and general administrative support as required from time to time by the General Counsel and Company Secretary and other solicitors and staff members within the Corporate Legal Services and Secretariat Department.
What you'll be doing Providing legal assistance and support to solicitors and other staff members within the Corporate Legal Services Department in areas such as contract review (including key dates, comparisons), data entry and filing; compliance monitoring; litigation and complaints; and projects being undertaken by the Law Society.Carrying out legal research and document review as requested.Carrying out general administrative duties, including organisation and management of files, records and documents; and word processing.Drafting simple precedent based legal documents under the supervision of solicitors within the Corporate Legal Services Department.Drafting correspondence, reports, litigation documents, submissions, and other documentation under supervision.Providing administrative and legal support to ensure efficient and effective day to day operations.About you Studying a law degree, preferably with 3 or more years before completion of law degree.High level computing skills in word processing and familiarity with various software packages.Ability to work within short timeframes and in a fast-paced environment.Very good communication skills.Attention to detail and accuracy.Good legal research skills, including internet research.Ability to work with minimal supervision and to demonstrate initiative.Display integrity and commitment to the Law Society's confidentiality requirements.Ability to adapt to a changing and flexible work environment, and manage competing priorities.Display a commitment to quality client service.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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