Paralegal

We are looking for experienced Paralegals to join our multidisciplinary team in Kununurra or Broome WA, working closely to deliver legal advice, information, advocacy, representation and education services to clients throughout the East Kimberly.

We are offering full-time, permanent roles with the following attractive benefits:

• A welcoming community based organisation where your achievements are celebrated
• Competitive salary plus 11% super
• Relocation assistance
• Generous leave entitlements, above award, at 5 weeks annual leave per year plus paid Christmas closure leave
• One day off in lieu per month
• Professional training and growth opportunities
• Cultural competence development opportunities
• Salary packaging (salary sacrificing) – you may be eligible for up to $15,900 gross salary use which can decrease your taxable income and increase take-home pay, with possible FBT exemptions (please see here for more information:
• Flexible working options considered, including school hours and part-time.

You would be a key part of the legal team dedicated to serving clients from vulnerable groups, having a direct meaningful impact on individuals and the local community. The primary purpose of the role is to provide support to our solicitors and their clients, engaging in advocacy and community education to those experiencing difficulty. No two days will look the same, but a typical day might entail:

• Acting as client liaison and support between solicitors and clients, as part of a holistic and client-focused service.
• Assisting in the drafting and preparation of legal documents and correspondence including conflict checks and referrals.
• Effectively managing client files, databases and intake sheets.
• Coordinating diaries, appointments and meetings for solicitors.
• Assisting in the organisation of events and programs across legal services, attending outreach to remote locations as required.
• Contributing to and delivering community education programs alongside solicitors.
• Engaging in professional development activities to maintain and enhance the knowledge and skills required to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

We are searching for someone who can meet most of the following:

• Demonstrated computer and secretarial/administration experience in frontline client services, maintaining records in a confidential and sensitive manner.
• Experience in a community legal practice setting and/or community-based organisation in remote and rural Australia.
• Highly developed written and interpersonal communication skills, engaging effectively with a diverse range of people, groups, and organisations including Aboriginal communities.
• Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage workload, competing demands, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Understanding and commitment to principles of social justice and to working effectively with Aboriginal people.
• Personal resilience, adaptability and ability to meet the challenges of remote service delivery and difficult clients.
• Current driver’s license valid for use in WA.

Successful applicants will need to provide references, a recent WA Police Clearance, current Working with Children’s Check, and their working rights in Australia.