Paralegal

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Do you have experience in high-level administrative or legal support in a legal, government, or professional services environment?
• Are you experienced in project and legal support or eDiscovery? Contribute to various initiatives and ensure project plans and milestones are achieved.
• This is a temporary role up to 12 months (from start date), grade 5/6, based in Martin Place.

About the role.

As a Paralegal, this is an exciting opportunity to deliver timely and effective paralegal, administrative, and business support services to ensure the efficient provision of legal services.

To learn more about the role please review the Role Description.

You. Our ideal candidate.

• You are a detail-oriented professional with experience in high-level administrative and legal support, ensuring smooth operations in legal environments.
• You have strong research skills and the ability to prepare accurate draft advice and briefing documents.
• You want to assist with parliamentary document orders and ensure timely processing of access applications under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
• You understand how to use and administer legal review/e-discovery software, helping others as needed.
• You excel at liaising with stakeholders, providing timely advice, and supporting project and policy initiatives to achieve business goals.

We know the value of diverse experiences. Even if you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Department

Leading policy, strategy and integrity from the heart of government

The Cabinet Office (TCO) enables robust Cabinet decision-making by ensuring policies and proposals submitted for consideration are of the highest quality and in line with government priorities.

We lead policy, strategy and Integrity at the heart of government.

Imagine your career at the TCO and learn more about the department.

Your career, your way.

We are proud of our flexible working culture, and we've been a leader of embedding flexible working practices for many years. Everyone has different needs, and our versatile work culture allows you to craft a work routine to suit you, the business and the people we serve.

At the TCO, you get access to:

• flexible working arrangements
• inclusive parental leave for all new parents and return to work coaching
• flex leave
• great learning and development opportunities and professional networks
• employee support services
• fitness and well-being programs
• staff-led networks including the Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity and Inclusion Network (DAIN), and the Young Professionals Network.

How to apply

To start your journey in becoming our new Paralegal, you’ll need to create an account on I Work for NSW and apply online. Your application should include:

• a resume which clearly details your relevant skills and experience (maximum 5 pages).
• a cover letter addressing how you meet the requirements of the role (maximum 2 pages)

To help us figure out if you’re the right person for the role, the selection process may include an interview and relevant assessments, and we expect it will take up to 6–8 weeks.

Candidates can request a reasonable adjustment throughout each step of the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. Once added to the talent pool, you may be contacted about similar ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next 18 months.

Salary: Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($93,295 - $103,941) plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

Closing date: Monday, 1 July 2024 (11:59pm)

Approximate start date: Early to Mid August 2024

Learn more

For enquiries, please contact the hiring manager, Isabelle Gebicki on (02) 9229 3258 or isabelle.gebicki@tco.nsw.gov.au

If you run into any technical difficulties with your online application, contact I Work for NSW Support at support@iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or 1800 562 679.

Our commitment

The Cabinet Office acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA , people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and those living in rural, regional, and remote locations.