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Join BaptistCare as a Paralegal - Make Your Legal Career Matter!
* Entry position | Casual | Norwest Location - Hybrid working
* Join a Rapidly Growing Not for Profit Organisation
* Make Your Legal Skills Count - For People, Not Just Paperwork
Are you a passionate 3rd or 4th year law student looking to gain hands-on legal experience while making a real difference in people’s lives? AtBaptistCare, we believe in purpose-driven work and we’re looking for a motivated Paralegal to join our dynamic Governance & Legal Team.
Your Role
As a Paralegal, you’ll work closely with senior lawyers and the Company Secretary to support a wide range of legal and governance functions. This is your chance to apply your legal knowledge in a real-world setting - preparing documents, conducting legal research, opening matter files, and even attending board meetings.
What You’ll Learn & Do
Legal Support
* Draft and proofread legal documents
* Review and summarise contracts and legal materials
* Conduct legal research and summarise findings
* Prepare correspondence, and court files
* Respond to Court subpoenas
* Attend meetings as needed
* Maintain legal schedules and assist with reporting (including team reports)
Governance Support
* Draft agendas and compile Board papers
* Attend Board meetings and take minutes
* Assist in preparing governance documentation
About you
* A 3rd or 4th year law student at an Australian university
* Completed core law subjects (contracts, torts, property)
* Strong communication and research skills
* A keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude
* Previous paralegal experience is a plus, but not essential
Ready to kickstart your legal career with purpose? Apply now and be part of something bigger!
About Us:
BaptistCare is a leading for-purpose Christian-based care organisation that supports more than 50,000 people across more than 100 locations in NSW, Vic, SA, WA, ACT and TAS. From humble beginnings in 1944, BaptistCare has grown into one of the nation’s most respected care and community services providers. We create strong and caring communities and place people at the centre of all we do.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.
Successful candidates will be subject to a variety of background checks including a national criminal history check, reference checks and, if applicable, WWCC, NDIS worker screening check and a pre-employment medical.
BaptistCare - Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.
Recruitment Agencies Please note : This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
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