Paralegal

Salary:

60 - 75

/ Hour

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

NSW - Sydney - NSW

Industry:

Professional

Reference:

4043985

Contact Name:

Caitlin

Contact Email:

cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

Date Published:

10-Jun-2026

Public Sector People are looking for a Paralegal to join a collaborative Legal Services team within a local government organisation on a 12-month contract

Reporting to the General Counsel and supporting the in-house Solicitors, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of legal services across Council.

Providing legal support to in-house Solicitors.
Conducting legal research and analysis, including legislation, policy and case law.
Assisting with the preparation of legal advice, correspondence, reports and briefing materials.
Managing legal files, records and document control processes.
Supporting the development of legal procedures, protocols and training materials.
Assisting with statutory and organisational reporting requirements.

About you:

Completion of, or current enrolment in, a Certificate III in Legal Services or an equivalent qualification.
Experience working within a legal practice, in-house legal team, or a large and complex organisation.
Strong legal research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation and case law.
Experience preparing legal correspondence, reports, agreements and other legal documentation.

Desirable

Experience within the public sector, particularly local government.
Knowledge of the Local Government Act 1993, Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and relevant planning instruments.

If you are interested, apply now with an updated resume. For more information, contact Caitlin on 0421 061 922 or cmerrin@publicsectorpeople.com.au

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