Paralegal: Future Acts, Agreements and General Legal Administration
1 x Full-Time Role
Based in East Perth
Central Desert Native Title Services Ltd works in partnership with the Aboriginal people of the central desert region of Western Australia as they shape a self-determined future of independence, control and connection to country, culture and community.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable paralegal to join our Legal Services team. This is a busy and rewarding role providing high-quality administrative support to legal practitioners across a range of matters, with a particular focus on agreement making and the future act provisions of the Native Title Act.
The role involves supporting the legal team through document preparation, file and record management, coordinating meetings, assisting with research, preparing briefs and legal materials and managing calendars and correspondence.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative or paralegal support in a legal or professional services environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and
professional legal documents.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
- Proven ability to organise workloads, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (intermediate to advanced), with experience in document formatting and version control.
- Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and adapt quickly within a legal practice environment.
- Current and valid driver’s licence.
In addition to a rewarding and dynamic position, Central Desert can offer benefits such as:
- A flexible and supportive work environment
- Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging with the up to $15,900 per annum tax free
- Additional paid leave between Christmas and New Years
- One additional annual Wellness Leave Day
- Leave loading of 17.5%
- Long Service Leave available pro rata after five years of continuous service
- Paid parental leave, available after 12 months of service
- Limited on-site parking is available, with convenient access to public transport.
The salary range offered is between $80,835 to $94,734 per annum plus superannuation depending on skills and experience. As a not-for-profit, Central Desert Group offers salary packaging, which can boost your take-home pay by reducing taxable income.
For any job-related queries or to obtain a detailed Duty Statement please contact meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au
To Apply:
1. Submit your cover letter along with your
resume via Seek or alternatively in PDF format to meggietownsend@centraldesert.org.au
Before an offer of employment can be made Central Desert requires a National Police Clearance, not older than 6 months.
You are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible as Central Desert reserves the right to shortlist and interview applications as received. While we would love to contact each applicant, this is not always possible, and we thank every applicant in advance for taking the
time to apply.
Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to apply. We are seeking to increase the diversity of
our workforce to better meet the needs of our clients and to improve equal
opportunity outcomes for our employees.This is authorised under Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
