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width="100%" alt="Legal Aid banner"> ParalegalClerk Grade 3/4 Competitive Salary: $84,659 - $92,701pa (plus superannuation and leave loading) TemporaryFull-Time up to12 months (possibility of extension or conversion to ongoing) Location: Parramatta (job share considered) About us Legal Aid NSW delivers accessible legal services across criminal,familyand civil law. We provide advice, court representation, and family dispute resolution through 28 offices and phone-based support, helping people navigate the legal system with confidence and fairness. About the role Undertake high level administration and some file work on a range of family law matters including: brief preparation for counsel, briefing letters to experts, administration of subpoena and material produced, preparation and co-ordination of a range of family law documents, legal research and the provision of high level assistance in offices across the State. About you You are an organised and proactive paralegal who is passionate about improving access to justice forcommunitiesexperiencing hardship. You thrive in a fastpaced legal environment and are confident managing highvolume administrative and filerelated tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. You communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, solicitors, courts and external agencies, and youremaincalm and professional when supporting individuals who may be distressed. You are skilled in legalresearch andhave aninterest in supporting solicitors providehighquality support acrossFamilyand Care and Protection Law. WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN LEGAL AID NSW!We are committed to diversity and inclusion We are committed to creating a culturally safe and genuinely inclusive organisation and workplace for everyone who works and interacts with us. We strive to be a place where people from diverse backgrounds want to work, where voices and cultures are valued and where people feel valued, welcomed,respectedand heard. We want a workforce that reflects our clients, so we can deliver a service that meets the needs of the community. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diversepeopleand other diverse communities. We acknowledge,supportand accommodate the diverse access needs of people with visible and invisible disabilities. For application support(including accessing information or require the application in an alternate format)or recruitment adjustments please contact the Talent Acquisition Team ator02 9134 9347. To learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visitTo learn more about Recruitment and Workplace Adjustments please visitAdjustments for individual needs | I Work for NSW. Other benefits of working with us You will have access to training,developmentand mentoring opportunities. We are an accredited Flex Readyand Carers and Employerscertified employer and are recognised as leadersinflexible work. Most of our staff work flexibly for example, from home some of the time or in a way that helps them balance family and work life Find out more atWorking at Legal Aid NSW The essential requirements for this role You must: be willing todoa Criminal Record Check hold Australian or NZ citizenship, Australian Permanent Residency(for ongoing vacancies)or a valid visa to work in Australia (for temporary vacancies) Some roles may require the ability for remote travel How to apply You must submit your application online. Applications received late or by email, will not be accepted. Please make sure your application is complete, and that you have answered all questions before submitting. Your application must include: yourresume (no more than5 pages) cover letter (no more than2 pages). In your cover letter, please respond to the below targeted question: Target Question 1:Why do you want to work at Legal Aid NSW? Target Question 2:Outline the skills that you have that relate to the role of a Paralegal. Clearly label your responses to each Target Question - for example, by using headings such asTarget Question 1andTarget Question 2. Cover Letters that do not clearly label responses may be considered as not having addressed the Target Questions.We may use this recruitment to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary vacancies we have over the next 18 months. Do you need help to apply? If you have questions about the role, you can contact Annette Ryan, Solicitor in Charge on (02)9891 1600or email: If you are an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are thinking about applying, you can contact Legal Aid NSW Aboriginal Services Branchto arrange a confidential conversation about any questions you may have. TheRole Descriptionsets out the responsibilities andFocusCapabilities of the role. The focus capabilities and key accountabilities in the role descriptionindicatewhat is expected at that level. Being familiar with these will help you understand what the panel will be looking for in the successful candidate. Applying for a roleisa great NSW Government resource for helping you prepare your application. Closing Date:Wednesday 25 March 2026at11.59pm