Paralegal, Civil Law Practice

Passionate about making a positive impact for First Nations People?
Increase your take-home pay reduce tax with our salary packaging.
$67,204 - $82,1+3 - Relative to your previous experience

Job: +86+48 | Full-Time Part-Time Available | Fixed-Term (June 2026) | Newcastle, NSW

Please note that due to the criticality of this role to our organisation, we will move at a pace through our recruitment process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP. The role will close when an offer is accepted by a suitable candidate.

The Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS) was established in a critical act of self-determination over 50 years ago as part of the Aboriginal rights protest movement. We provide high-quality, culturally safe legal and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout NSW and the ACT, and fight for social justice and equity for our communities.

What Will You Do?
In this role, you will be an integral and valued member of a highly skilled and high-performing Civil Law Practice. This role supports the ALS Civil Practice by assisting in legal and non-legal services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. It focuses on employment and workplace discrimination matters, with additional support across areas like fines and tenancy.
Manage client intake, monitor referral inboxes, and support client interviews.
Provide paralegal and administrative support, including legal research, drafting documents, and liaising with stakeholders.
Maintain accurate client records, case files, and data entry in management systems.
Support Civil law phone lines and coordinate with solicitors for workload distribution.
Contribute to process improvements and ensure compliance with ALS policies, values, and legislation.
Uphold EEO, WHS standards, and perform additional duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?
A highly skilled and motivated individual with a thorough understanding of the cultural, social, and historical needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will be able to demonstrate:
Formal paralegal qualification or currently studying law, with strong legal knowledge and computer skills.
Understanding of the legal, cultural, and social needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with professionalism on the phone and in stakeholder engagement.
Proven organisational skills and ability to manage high workloads, solve problems, and work independently.
Adaptable to new systems and technology, maintaining confidentiality and contributing effectively in team settings.
Why Join Us?
At ALS, you can discover a fulfilling career that truly makes an impact in the community. We also offer our staff a range of generous benefits including:

Not-for-profit salary packaging to reduce your tax burden, which means you get to keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket
Annual leave loading of 17.5%, ensuring that you are rewarded for your time off and can enjoy a well-deserved break.
Career and professional development opportunities

At ALS, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of safe recruitment practices. Therefore, it is essential that candidates either possess or have the capacity to obtain a current and valid Working with Children (NSW) or Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) check for this role.

We are focused to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. If you identify as a person with a disability and need any adjustments or support with your application including throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by reaching out to our Talent Team at talent@alsnswact.org.au Read more