Paralegal

Location: Djilang – Geelong
Salary: $67,857 + super + salary packaging (Full-time equivalent)
Employment status: Part-time (up to) 3 days per week.
Job number: 2896

Hey you!

genU is looking for paralegal to work 2-3 days a week within its legal team. This provides a fantastic opportunity to experience in-house legal work as part of a small, high performing legal team that supports every part of our organisation.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We embrace flexibility because we know great people thrive in different ways.  We value inclusive and collaborative working relationships and believe that diversity strengthens everything we do.

What you’ll do

As a paralegal in our team you will:

• Conduct legal research, and drafting summaries/advice of results.
• Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and proofreading of legal documents and correspondence.
• Attending to filing and service of legal documents.
• Review and redact documents for production in response to subpoenas and other information requests in accordance with privacy and other statutory requirements.
• Conduct basis searches and enquiries.
• Undertake general administrative tasks and other duties.
• Review and analysing documents, including document inspection and preparation of lists.
• Provide legal and administrative support for multiple projects

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a paralegal/administrator or currently studying a law degree (2nd year or above).
• Great organisational skills, be proactive with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work autonomously and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent writing and communication skills.

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, we’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone is empowered to play their part in the important work that we do.

We welcome diversity in all its forms including disability, culture, gender, age, sexuality and religion and celebrate the unique perspectives and experience each of us brings.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119