About the role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to play a critical role in supporting the delivery of legal services to vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our community. Working closely with our Principal Solicitor and casework lawyers, your core responsibility is to provide substantive casework and administrative support. You will achieve this by managing client files, drafting legal documents, and acting as a vital liaison between the legal team, clients, and court registries to ensure the efficient progression of legal matters.

Key responsibilities

- Request, organize, and summarize evidence, disclosure documents, police facts, and subpoenaed materials

- Conduct preliminary legal research and consistently liaise with court registries, external agencies, police prosecutions, and other law firms

- Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, affidavits, and standard court forms under the supervision of a solicitor

- Manage and maintain accurate physical and electronic client files, ensuring all critical dates and limitation periods are accurately recorded in systems

- Provide dedicated casework support during legal clinics

- Assist in coordinating Murdoch University SCALES Law Clinic students, helping them navigate file management and legal procedures

- Support the delivery of Community Legal Education programs

About you

- Relevant qualifications in legal, business, or administrative studies, current enrolment in a relevant degree, or equivalent practical experience working in a professional or legal environment
- A foundational understanding of legal systems, processes, and terminology

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in document preparation

- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work professionally and empathetically with clients, external stakeholders, and a multidisciplinary team

- High-level organizational and time-management skills, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines in a busy environment

- Proficiency in using practice management software, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic document management systems

- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to social justice and the mission of community legal centres (desirable)

- Previous experience working as a paralegal, legal assistant, or in a similar administrative role, particularly in family law, criminal law, or tenancy (desirable)

- Familiarity with local court registries and filing procedures in Western Australia (desirable)

- Experience handling sensitive or highly confidential information, with an understanding of trauma-informed workplace practices (desirable)

About us

SCALES Community Legal Centre is a not-for-profit incorporated association based in Rockingham. We provide a range of free legal services to the south coastal metropolitan region of Kwinana and Rockingham. We also partner with Murdoch University to host the Student Law Clinic and provide services to women impacted by Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV).

Perks

- 12% employer-funded superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 (Cth)

- Above award payments including paid festive season closure leave

- Option of salary packaging up to $15,900

- Long service leave at 10 years

📌 Paralegal (Rockingham)
🏢 SCALES Community Legal Centre
📍 Rockingham