Paralegal

Arts Law is Australia’s independent national community legal centre for the arts.  Our mission is to empower artists through the law. We provide free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to Australian artists and arts organisations across all art forms, on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters.

The Paralegal takes client instructions, briefs in house and external lawyers and has a key role in managing the Arts Law Centre of Australia’s legal services.

This is a full-time position (35 hours/5 day week). Generally, a working day at Arts Law is 9am-5pm with a one-hour break for lunch. The salary range commences at $47,903 – $58,547 per annum depending upon qualifications and experience.  Leave loading and the Superannuation Contribution (SGC) is paid in addition to the salary. Salary packaging is available.

The primary role is to manage the timely delivery of legal advice to our clients, including liaising with both in-house and external lawyers. This is a frontline position dealing with clients and other stakeholders both on the phone and via email.

Job Description and Selection Criteria

Please include a resume/CV of no more than four pages, and details of three confidential referees (including at least two who have worked with you in a supervisory capacity).

Following the close of applications, the selection committee will consider applications and prepare a shortlist of candidates for interview. It is expected that at least one round of interviews will be undertaken.

Applications will only be accepted electronically. They can be sent to [email protected]

Applications close Monday 16^th December 2019 2019 at 5.00pm