In-Demand Paralegal Jobs in Sydney, Nsw

Paralegal
Department of Education —Sydney NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Research
- Opportunities for advancement
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Part Time Legal Assistant
Herbert Smith Freehills —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Management
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
Paralegal
LEAP Legal Software —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Editing
- Gym membership
- Free food
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Paralegal | Sydney
Carroll & O’Dea —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
Senior Legal Secretary/Paralegal
Koffels —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
Paralegal
Avant —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
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Senior Paralegal
Bridgit —Sydney NSW
- Remote
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Annual leave
Paralegal / Graduate Solicitor
Procare Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Family Law Paralegal
Hammond Nguyen Turnbull Legal —North Parramatta NSW
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
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Paralegal Insurance
Grace Lawyers —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
Paralegal - Clerk 3/4 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
7d
Paralegal - Family Law
Corto Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- AI
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
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Lawyer – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency (0-4 years PQE)
Roser Lawyers —Hurstville NSW
- $65,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
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Senior Legal Secretary
Koffels Pty Ltd —Sydney NSW
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Experience working with children
- Typing
Quick Apply
Senior Paralegal
The Law Society of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Quick Apply
Senior Paralegal
Ricoh —North Ryde NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Business Administration
- Business
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Paralegal / Licensed Conveyancer
Clifford Chance —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Graduate Lawyer | General Insurance
TurksLegal —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Recruiting
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
1d
Global Advisory & Markets, Trading Documentation Group, Associate/Vice President, Sydney
Goldman Sachs —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Negotiation
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
Legal Administrator (Maternity Cover)
Axi —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Paralegal

Department of Education -
Sydney NSW

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Job Details

Full-time
$87,199 - $95,482 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement
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Qualifications

Writing skills
Research
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Full Job Description

Department of Education

Reference number

15316-44382697

Occupation

Clerical and Paralegal

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

From AUD $87,199.00 to $95,482.00 per year

Closing date

31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Ongoing employment opportunity in a vibrant and supportive team
Based in Parramatta CBD with flexible working arrangements available
Remuneration of $87,199 - $95,482 plus super & leave loading
Part time and role sharing will be considered

At the NSW Department of Education, we educate and inspire lifelong learners – from early childhood, through schooling to vocational education and training.

About the role

The Paralegal Officer provides legal, clerical and administrative support to legal officers and other staff within Legal Services.

This is an opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of legal practice areas within one of Australia's largest public education systems, working alongside experienced legal professionals and contributing to matters that have a direct impact on NSW public education.

For further information please

About you

This role would be suitable for current law students, emerging legal professionals and experienced paralegal/legal support professionals wanting a career within the NSW Government.

For law students: Previous legal experience desirable but not essential, strong attention to detail, sound judgement, excellent communication, willingness to learn and interest in legal work.
For non-law students: Relevant legal experience required, capable of carrying out legal administrative tasks, including research, correspondence, handling of confidential information, and ability to work with a wide range of legal professionals.

The ideal candidate is organised, reliable, and detail-oriented; communicates clearly and professionally; handles sensitive information with discretion; and is eager to learn and develop legal skills. They are skilled in research and accurate writing, work collaboratively, and can effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines, while demonstrating a strong commitment to providing high-quality service.

Essential requirements

Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment, to the value of public education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements
35 hour working week
Competitive, salary sacrificing, employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading
Flex Leave entitlements, generous holidays & leave conditions
Opportunities for advancement and mobility across the Department to support your career growth

How to apply

Attach a resume (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Applicants are encouraged to prepare their application materials independently. The selection panel values authentic and personally written responses that reflect your own experience, insights and alignment with the Department’s values and priorities.

Please refer to the Applicant’s Guide to Applying to assist you with your application.

If you are an existing Education Support Staff (corporate staff) with the NSW Department of Education,

All other applicants please submit your application by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening for this role which includes a National Criminal History Check.

This is a child-related role. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) Clearance number (for paid employment). Visit the website for more information.

Candidates must have Australian work rights (citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens or a valid work visa). Ongoing (permanent) roles are open to Australian citizens and permanent residents and New Zealand citizens, while temporary roles welcome applicants with a visa.

Closing date: 31st August 2026 at 11:59pm.

For role enquiries please contact Lena Pedisic, Legal Practice Manager at [email protected] and for recruitment process enquiries please contact Alexis Katombe at [email protected]

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

A recruitment pool may be created through this recruitment process. A recruitment pool is a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role, and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.

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