Paralegal

About the role

In this role, you’ll work to

Assisting help-seekers approaching Access Program to determine the most suitable support we can provide and progress their queries where eligible
Conducting intake and taking detailed instructions from help-seekers to determine their legal issue, the support options available, and provide guidance on next steps as their matters progress
Working closely with Access Program lawyers and project staff to progress service deliverables and broader Access Program initiatives
Collaborate with other paralegals and Access Program staff to share workload and respond to changes in circumstance efficiently and collaboratively
A week in this role

If you were here last week, you would have:

Triaged incoming enquiries to the Access Program, including taking client details, assessing initial eligibility and suitability
Conducted detailed client intake discussions to seek out important matter-related information and documents
Attended a team meeting to discuss ongoing cross-team activities on our Annual Plan
Assisted the team with clinic administration and appointment coordination

Please upload your resume and a cover letter which outlines your skills and experience that will help you achieve success in this role.

For further information contact Hannah Muller on 02 85++ 2110

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Important role information

The position reports to Lawyer (level 2) Access Program.

Employment is part time (30 hours per week) fixed term 30 June 2026.

The salary for this role is $71,875.27 per annum (pro rata) (plus 11.5% superannuation) with annual leave loading and generous salary packaging options.

This role can be based at our Melbourne or Sydney CBD offices with 40% of the month in the workplace with hybrid working arrangements. Read more