Paralegal – National Justice Project – Ultimo NSW

  • Part-time (flexible, two to four days per week), twelve-month contract
  • Salary package $65 000 – $70 000 FTE plus FBT salary packaging and superannuation
  • Access to wellbeing package including EAP and early finish on Fridays
  • Close walking distance to Central Station
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander people strongly encourged to apply

The National Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit legal service and civil rights organisation. It uses the law, advocacy and education to tackle systemic injustice and promote government accountability. It primarily represents and supports First Nations peoples and asylum seekers/refugees who have been harmed and discriminated against within the justice and health care systems. The NJP is offering a part-time, fixed-term paralegal position for a law student or soon-to-be lawyer. The successful candidate will be offered a twelve-month contract, to be based in Sydney, NSW. It is hoped the successful applicant will commence in November 2024.

How to apply

All questions and applications should be sent to hr@justice.org.au.
Please send your CV along with your response to the below selection criteria:

  • A passion for human rights and social justice, in particular in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and refugees/asylum seekers
  • An understanding of culturally-safe and trauma-informed practice
  • Study in a relevant tertiary level qualification, ideally a law degree
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management