Paralegal and Legal Administration Officer

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society is a leading provider of community support services, whose values  it is to shape a more just and compassionate society. 

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• Permanent Role: Open to Full-time or Part-time Candidates
• Supportive Culture: Join a compassionate and collaborative team that values your contributions.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work environment, work from our office in Lewisham and WFH

Your Role

We’re seeking a proactive and organised Paralegal and Legal Administration Officer to join our small and collaborative team. This is a diverse role where you'll be trusted to manage a mix of legal admin, paralegal tasks and complaints handling. You’ll report directly to the General Counsel and work alongside two Senior Legal Officers, supporting a diverse range of services and stakeholders across the Society. This is also a great opportunity to learn from experienced legal professionals in a supportive environment, with exposure to a wide range of legal, compliance and organisational matters.  This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow their legal career in a mission-driven organisation, while enjoying variety, autonomy and strong support.

Your Responsibility

• Supporting the legal team with contract preparation, document review and legal research

• Assisting with subpoenas, litigation support and claims management

• Drafting simple agreements using templates and supporting contract execution

• Providing administrative support including document filing, registers and reporting

• Supporting the Privacy Officer with audits and privacy matters

• Liaising with internal teams and external counsel

• Contributing to complaint triage and resolution (initial 3-month focus), including coordinating investigations

• Helping to ensure smooth operations, clear communication and compliance across the function

You Will Need

• Tertiary qualifications in law or legal studies (or near completion)

• Experience as a paralegal or in legal admin

• Strong time management and ability to juggle priorities across multiple matters

• Professional, confident communication and great attention to detail

• Familiarity with legal concepts, privacy principles and complaints resolution

• A collaborative and flexible mindset

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

Any queries please email Rebecca.Sidley@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Flexible Work Options – Enjoy hybrid/flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – Enjoy up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life.

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.