- Passionate about social justice and human rights? We want to hear from you!

- Unlock a fulfilling path where your legal skills become the catalyst for positive change

- Earn a competitive salary package + benefits including 17.5% leave loading, additional leave entitlements and professional development opportunities so you can broaden your horizons during your time with us

- Part time chance available in our new Mackay office!

Our Story:

North Queensland Women's Legal Service is a specialist community legal centre providing free legal advice, casework and duty lawyer services to women experiencing domestic and family violence, sexual violence and related legal issues.

NQWLS operates from a trauma-informed, client centered and culturally safe practice framework. The service works collaboratively with partner agencies across the domestic and family violence, legal, housing, health and community sectors to improve safety and access to justice for women and children.

Services are delivered through office-based appointments, outreach, duty lawyer services, and integrated service responses across the North Queensland region.

How You’ll Make a Difference:

As our next Paralegal, you will work under the direction of the Legal Team Leader and alongside the wider legal team to provide support to clients who are experiencing domestic and family violence.

You will enjoy varied and rewarding work, ranging from clerical and administrative duties to supporting community engagement and education initiatives that will strengthen our network.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Providing high-quality legal services from a holistic, trauma-informed practice framework





- Undertake client intake via our helpline and in person

- Ensuring file systems and other records are up-to-date and maintained in accordance with internal procedures

- Responding to enquiries in a timely manner

- Providing services at court, outreach clinics, and other locations as required

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

To be considered for this role, you should have prior demonstrated experience in a similar role where you provided trauma-informed legal services, ideally in the areas of family law and/or domestic violence.

The nature of our work means that the majority of our clientele are women experiencing disadvantage, so your ability to apply an intersectional lens to your work will be critical to your ongoing success with North Queensland Women’s Legal Service.

Your highly developed communication and interpersonal skills will see you in good stead to engage with a wide range of clients and stakeholders, and your ability to build rapport in a warm and empathetic manner will ensure our diverse range of clients feel supported through every stage of their journey with our organisation.

Other requirements for the role include:

- Current C Class Queensland Driver’s License

- Willingness to undergo a criminal history check

Although not essential,



a Certificate IV in Legal Services (or similar) will be highly regarded.

North Queensland Women’s Legal Service is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our clients and the communities we serve. Candidates who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, as members of the LGBTQIA+ community, or who come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Benefits:

In addition to a competitive base salary, the successful candidate will enjoy the opportunity to join a dedicated and tight-knit team of like-minded professionals who are passionate about social justice and advancing human rights.

Additional benefits include:

- Access to a company vehicle for work-related travel

- 17.5% leave loading

- 3 days ex-gratia leave during Christmas and New Year period

- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

- Ongoing opportunities for professional development - we're all about promoting internally and supporting our staff to broaden their horizons. Join us as a Paralegal today and progress towards a Solicitor position while you study!

Ready to Apply?

If you’re passionate about social justice and want to put your Paralegal skills to use in an organisation that aligns with your values, we want to hear from you - apply now by submitting a cover letter (1 page) together with your resume, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

If you have any queries or would like to receive a detailed job description, please email ••••@nqwls.com.au.

Applications close 5pm Tuesday 18th August 2026.

📌 Paralegal (Mackay)
🏢 North Queensland Women's Legal Service
📍 Mackay