Paralegal

at  Northrop Consulting Engineers

Legal Law Clerk / Paralegal Sydney Part-time

18/4/2024

• An exciting inhouse opportunity with a reputable engineering consultancy
• Industry benchmarked salary package | Annual salary reviews
• Rewarding, friendly and inclusive culture | Flexible working environment

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are in search of a proactive and driven Paralegal to join our internal Legal Team, who will help play an integral part in Northrop’s current and future growth targets.
This position is dedicated to providing legal and administrative support to the legal team. You will be accountable for delivering efficient and prompt paralegal assistance and aiding the team with their client-related tasks.
This is a permanent role that can be part-time or full-time, based in Sydney, reporting to Northrop’s Legal Counsel.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Under supervision – drafting various legal documents and reviewing contracts in line with risk management protocols.
• Under supervision – negotiations with internal and external stakeholders in line with risk management policy.
• Conducting legal research and industry-relevant material in a timely manner.
• Assist with compliance-related tasks such as monitoring regulatory and legislative changes and ensuring adherence to legal requirements.
• Compile, maintain and circulate to the team a “work in progress” register and update matter status for weekly team meetings.
• Liaise with appropriate internal stakeholders for the execution of documents.
• Maintain document execution register.
• Review incoming matters and coordinate and triage them within 48 hours.