City of Ryde Council

Paralegal

• Provide legal and administrative support to the Legal Services team
• Enjoy use of private leaseback vehicle
• RDO’s | Hybrid Work | Employer of Choice

About Us

City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.

Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.

About the Role

As a Paralegal you will play a vital role in providing and administering legal services to Council. You will manage all paralegal tasks related to Court matters received or initiated by Council, coordinate all requests for legal services received from Council staff, provide legal and administrative support to our in-house solicitors to enable efficient and effective provision of legal services to Council, and you undertake special tasks or projects as allocated to you.

Key Requirements

• Completed / currently completing at least Certificate III in Legal Services through TAFE NSW or equivalent (graduate Solicitors will also be considered).
• Demonstrated ability to interpret legislation and policy (preferably within a public sector environment)
• Demonstrated ability to undertake detailed and accurate research and analysis of legal issues
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate provision of paralegal services within a team environment.

Salary range commencing from $88,588.62 + superannuation + leaseback vehicle, dependent on your experience and qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Private use leaseback vehicle
• Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
• Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
• Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
• Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks  
• Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday 
• Annual performance reviews and Award increases
• Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
• Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, etc.)

How to apply

Apply now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process.  Please note you do not need a “password” to use our on-line application system, however, you will need to complete your application without “logging-out” of the system.  In addition to answering the on-line application questions shown below, you will need to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a separate cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria. 

Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2024 at 11:30pm.

If you would like to know more, please see the Position Description or contact Paul Kapetas on (02) 9952 8080 for a confidential discussion.

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