WHAT WE OFFER
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Fixed‑term contract (with potential for extension) until 30 June 2027
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Part‑time: 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)
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Extra time off: up to 10 additional paid leave days, including public holidays over the Christmas/New Year period
- Access to a supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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CBD location with excellent access to public transport
- Hours can be credited toward PLT placement
ABOUT US
Circle Green Community Legal (Circle Green) is a community legal centre providing humanitarian, tenancy, workplace and family and domestic violence legal advice, further assistance, representation, advocacy, community legal education, referrals, outreach and support.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Paralegal to join our Humanitarian team.
Paralegals provide supervised legal assistance and support clients to understand their legal issues and rights. They work closely with lawyers and other team members to deliver trauma‑informed and high-quality services, and may act as a key point of contact for clients to assist with arrangements for further service delivery.
ABOUT YOU
We are seeking a dedicated and caring individual who enjoys a challenge and is interested in making a difference to the lives of the people we work with.
Experience
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights and social justice.
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation.
- Genuine interest in the relevant area of law.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and convey complex details to people from diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds.
- Sound research, problem solving and analytical skills to identify issues and possible solutions based on relevant information.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a collaborative and supportive team member.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, including the ability to provide appropriate and responsive support to clients.
- Strong organisational skills with proven ability to prioritise work activities and deliver quality outputs to tight timeframes.
Desirable
- Working towards or recently completed a Law Degree.
Join a team of passionate, like‑minded individuals committed to creating accessible justice and delivering best practice services to our community. If you have any questions, would like a confidential discussion about the role, or would like a copy of the position description, please contact Human Resources at (08) 6148 3648 or via email at hr@circlegreen.org.au.
Circle Green is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that values and supports all individuals. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, people from the LGBTIQA+ community, and people with disabilities.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria above by 25 May 2026. Please note that shortlisting, interviewing and appointment may begin immediately. Circle Green reserves the right to close the position prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in working at Circle Green.
