At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal and administrative support to help vulnerable communities access justice.
- Company: Mallee Family Care, a community-focused agency since 1979.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, paid placements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time role with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in paralegal support or similar; Certificate IV in Legal Studies preferred.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 $ per year.
Established in 1979, Mallee Family Care is a place-based agency delivering 70+ programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our community, across a catchment area of more than 160,000 km². If you’re passionate about improving outcomes in the lives of children, families and individuals, and in building stronger communities, we would like to hear from you. Mallee Family Care supports professional development and offers generous salary packaging and paid placements where appropriate. We are committed to building an organisation that reflects the diversity of the communities we support. As an Equal Opportunity employer, we invite applications from people of all walks of life. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD), LGBTQIA+, and people living with a disability are encouraged to apply for our roles.
The Mallee Family Care Community Legal Centre (MFC CLC) is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join their dynamic multidisciplinary team, with a strong focus on access to justice, social justice, human rights, and supporting vulnerable individuals and families in our communities. MFC CLC delivers services across the Northern and Southern Mallee of Victoria, Southwest and Far West New South Wales. The CLC adopts an Integrated Service Model, with collaboration across professional disciplines and service providers to ensure client needs are identified and addressed holistically.
The objective of the Paralegal position is to provide legal and administrative support to Solicitors and non-legal staff in delivering accessible, high-quality legal services to disadvantaged and vulnerable members of the community. The role assists with legal research, file management, preparation of legal documents, referrals and community legal education, while maintaining confidentiality, promoting access to justice and supporting the Centre’s commitment to social justice and client-centred service delivery. This role is Full Time 35 hours per week, Fixed term until 30 June 2028.
- Experience in providing paralegal support, or similar.
- Desirable; A Certificate IV in Legal Studies, or similar.
- A current drivers licence, a willingness to travel and preparedness to be accommodated overnight when required.
Paralegal in Mildura employer: Mallee Family Care
Mallee Family Care offers a supportive work environment focused on professional development and community impact. Employees benefit from generous salary packaging and opportunities for paid placements, fostering a culture of growth and inclusivity. The organization is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those living with disabilities.
