Paralegal

Blacktown, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

13 days ago

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.About the opportunityDue to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis. This role is primarily responsible for assisting Corporate Counsel in the delivery of the Council’s legal needs and provide paralegal support to the Lawyers.The preferred candidate will also be responsible for:

Providing administrative services to the legal team
Dealing with urgent matters in the absence of Lawyer and Corporate Counsel
Preparing reports, correspondence, memorandums to Corporate Counsel and senior staff
Researching, complying and keeping up to date with relevant legislation applicable to the performance of the duties of this position
Assisting in the provision of legal services including legal research, drafting and related activities.

Qualifications and experienceEssential:

Diploma in Business Administration, Legal Services or a related field
Solid experience in the use of various computer applications MS Word, Excel and Power Point

Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team

Ability and commitment to providing excellent customer service internal and external

Excellent communication, interpersonal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative, sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality whilst meeting strict deadlines

Understanding and commitment to ethical practice and acting with probity at all times

Significant professional administrative experience (minimum 8 years)

Experience using PEXA’s online electronic lodgement network.

Desirable:

Experience in Local Government

Availability to work flexible working hours

High level competency in Technology One

Knowledge of Court procedures and document presentation

Knowledge of Courts, especially Land and Environment

Current class C driver's licence

Qualified as a Native Title Manager
Justice of the Peace.

Remuneration and benefitsThe salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

Entry level for this position starts at $1,861.14 per week
35-hour working week
Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

Our commitment to safetyBlacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.Position descriptionClick to view or download the position description.Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process: * Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

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Best of luck.Closing date: Friday 5 September 2025, 11.59 pmContact officer: Jasmin Fresco on 9839 5929Internal ref: BCC1734

Blacktown City Council

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