Paralegal

Are you studying law and are in your last or second last year of Uni?

Are you looking for an opportunity to create your career path working with employment and/or in the disability sector?

If you answer yes to the above, this role is for you!

We are seeking a highly motivated Paralegal to join our Legal team at Achieve Australia on a part-time basis: 2 days a week.

As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our Legal Counsel and General Counsel in managing legal matters, with a focus on employment and operational matters. If you have a strong understanding of relevant law, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Team Achieve?

Achieve Australia takes deliberate steps to hire people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences. We believe this diversity of people makes Achieve a great place to work and better able to deliver quality services to the people we support. We are passionate about inclusion for everyone – our staff and the people we support. We encourage people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and those who identify with a disability to apply for our roles. Your unique skills and ideas are highly valued by us. Achieve is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

At Achieve Australia, we put the people we support at the centre of everything we do. As a ‘for purpose’ organisation, we’re more than just a workplace. We are a community passionate about bringing inclusion to life for people with disability.

What reasonable adjustments can we make to our recruitment process to welcome you?

We want to meet the best candidates for our jobs. Please email [email protected] or call us on 02 9066-5550 to discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make so you can take part in our recruitment process and/or visit one of our sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Legal Counsel and General Counsel in researching and reporting on the effect of legislation on the business.
• Provide support on employment matters to Legal Counsel and the People Performance and Culture team.
• Assist with projects undertaken by the Legal function.
• Draft court documents and other legal documentation.
• Assist with regulatory matters and respond to requests for information.
• Support the Legal function in staying informed of new or proposed legislation and policy.
• Gather information from various departments to prepare contracts and other legal documents (under the supervision of legal counsel).

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Knowledge of relevant law, including Privacy Law, Corporations Law, and Employment Law.
• Knowledge of general legal terminology and legal principles.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and review contracts and other legal documents.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.

Achieve Australia has been supporting people with disability for 70 years. Be part of our proud tradition.

Achieve is a registered NDIS provider delivering integrated clinical, health, social, and disability services. Join us in providing exceptional support services in accommodation, community participation supported employment, and support coordination. We operate across Greater Sydney and the Northern Rivers regions in NSW.

What Sets Us Apart

Our Commitment:

At Achieve, it’s more than a job. Our dedicated staff make a positive difference to the people we support each day and in turn, we support our staff. We value our team in an environment where everyone can proudly be themselves. We embrace diversity, recognising the richness that different life experiences, languages, and cultures bring to our clients and to Achieve as an organisation.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, including fitness memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Do you need more information?

Role description – If you would like a copy of the role description, please email our team on [email protected], using the subject line: Paralegal enquiry via EthicalJobs.

About Achieve: visit our website on www.achieveaustralia.org.au to learn more about us.

Do you have any questions about this role or need any support applying for the role? Email [email protected] or call 02 9066-5550 and we will be in contact with you.

Achieve Australia is committed to safer recruitment practices, which safeguard and promote the welfare of the people we support, and staff are expected to share this commitment. To achieve this, your application may be subject to pre-employment checks including reference checks, a Police check, NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children check, right to work in Australia check. Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities.

How to apply:

To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.