The Law Society of New South Wales is looking to employ a Paralegal in its Policy and Practice Department. Applicants should be available to work two full days per week (ideally Wednesday and Thursday).ResponsibilitiesThe Policy and Practice Department is the main area dealing with legal policy and law reform in the Law Society. The Department supports 18 policy committees; and has responsibility for major legal policy projects. The position is responsible for providing general legal policy support, including legal research and administrative support to the Policy Lawyers within the Department.Key AccountabilitiesCarrying out legal research and legal policy support work including writing on particular issues or projects General administrative duties, including clerical support; filing andrecords maintenance; answering telephone calls; and word processingProviding support to the Department's staff with administration of committees including the preparation of agendas papers and meeting outcomes, arranging venues and catering for committee meetings, andOther administrative tasks as required.RequirementsTo secure this position applicants will need to be in their penultimate year of university, studying a law degree and have solid legal research skills (including internet research) and strong administrative skills. Applicants will be required to work with minimal supervision and be tech savvy with a familiarity of various software packages including Microsoft Office and working with PDF documents. It is expected that candidates will have experience working within short timeframes and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail, accuracy and communicationskills.ApplicationsPlease include your most recent academic transcript and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. The Law Society of New South Wales is committed to building and maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role and supporting diversity. We are actively recruiting this vacancy and encourage applicants to apply now. AUDSydney2000