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Paralegal - Perth

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An opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent Paralegal has become available to join our legal team in Perth.

About knowmore

knowmore is a nation-wide, free and independent mainstream community legal centre providing legal information, advice, representation and referrals, education and systemic advocacy for victims and survivors of child abuse.

knowmore uses a multidisciplinary model bringing together intake officers, lawyers, social workers and counsellors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement advisors and financial counsellors to provide trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe legal assistance to clients. Services are provided through a national phone line and face-to-face services in key locations, supported by a comprehensive program of outreach and community engagement across Australia. knowmore currently has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

Role

This position will work alongside other Paralegals and Administration Officers to support the Legal Team in assisting clients who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. The role will also provide full paralegal and administrative support to the Principal Lawyer and Assistant Principal Lawyer.

This role may have direct service delivery responsibilities, therefore it is expected that the person in this role will have a general understanding of the work knowmore and of the needs of knowmore’s clients and act appropriately.

Location and Hours

  • The roles is based in Perth.
  • Full-time hours (37.5 hours per week) 
  • This position is Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2021 - subject to extension upon the renewal of the funding of the knowmore service.   

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Managing Lawyer, provide full paralegal assistance including but not limited to:

  • Assisting lawyers with the day-to-day management of client files including the recording of information into the database;
  • Assisting with drafting of correspondence and documents;
  • Undertaking legal and other required research;
  • Coordinating record requests and related enquires;
  • Collating records for compensation referrals;
  • Analysing client records to assist with statement preparation;
  • Liaising with knowmore panel lawyers in relation to arrangements for Royal Commission hearings and compensation referrals;
  • Liaising with other external service providers in relation to client matters;
  • Assisting clients with enquires and coordinating both internal and external appointments;
  • Assisting with drafting and revision of client and community legal education materials.
  • Perform routine and general office and administration duties in accordance with policies and procedures
  • Undertake other duties and projects as directed

Selection Criteria  

  • Maintain a flexible collegial and professional approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Maintain ability to work independently and also contribute positively as a part of a team.
  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all activities but especially in record keeping, data entry and filing.
  • Maintain high standards of discretion and show ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity and when appropriate refer to a more appropriate colleague.
  • Work creatively to develop or adapt systems to increase efficient working.

How to apply

Further Information about knowmore is available at www.knowmore.org.au.

The role will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check.

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