Paralegal, Women's Bail Advocacy Program (Aboriginal Identified)

at  Aboriginal Legal Service

• This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position
• Great opportunity for uni students or the need for flexible working hours
• We offer not-for-profit salary package which maximises your take-home pay

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Paralegal is part of the Women’s Bail Advocacy Program within the Criminal Law Practice.

The Paralegal will be responsible for:

• Undertake administrative tasks within the WBAP, including opening new files, drafting, and filing applications, communicating with clients and their families etc.
• Organise client files and documentation including input of data into client databases
• Operate the office phone system between the hours of 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and providing secretarial support services to Criminal Law Solicitors when required.
• Prepare correspondence, briefs of evidence, subpoenas, affidavits, court reports and other documents using MS Office.

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.

If you have any enquiries or would like to discuss the role, please contact our recruitment team at careers@alsnswact.org.au
At ALS NSW/ACT, we are committed 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 Recruitment Team at careers@alsnswact.org.a