<p><strong>Hourly Rate:</strong> $42.77 (inclusive of casual loading)&nbsp;plus superannuation<br><strong>Employment Status:</strong>&nbsp;Casual<br><strong>Eligibility:</strong>&nbsp;Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident<br><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;</strong>January 2026</p> <p><strong>About Us&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Catholic Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn Education Limited (CECG)&nbsp;plays an integral role in education in the ACT and NSW, operating 56 Schools and nine Early Learning&nbsp;Centres&nbsp;(ELCs).&nbsp;The Catholic Education Office (CEO) provides corporate services Schools and ELCs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The CEO provides corporate services to the CECG system of Schools and ELCs. These Service Areas include; Education and Performance Improvement, Catholic Identity, School and Family Services, Strategy and Special Projects, Finance and Infrastructure, Information and Communication Technology and People and Culture.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About the Role&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>The purpose of this role is to provide paralegal and administrative support to the General Counsel, Catholic Education. The environment is fast paced, and the team are responsible in covering a broad spectrum of issues including child protection, employment law, commercial transactions, litigation and advice.</p> <p>Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>Research legislation and case law.</li> <li>Review contracts and identify salient issues.</li> <li>Process information requests in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988.</li> <li>Draft correspondence, including legal documents.</li> <li>Review documents for the purpose of identifying legal issues.</li> <li>Prepare case summaries.</li> <li>File preparation and document management.</li> <li>Lodge documents with courts and tribunals.</li> <li>Assist with subpoenas.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits and Opportunities&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attractive remuneration package&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Access to salary packaging, including novated leasing&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>24 weeks of paid parental leave (maternity/adoption)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave (paternity/non-initial primary carer leave)&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Support for professional development and study opportunities&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Currently studying Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.</li> <li>ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) and NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) registrations</li> <li>Current Drivers Licence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Process&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>The CEO is committed to workforce diversity and creating inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from suitable candidates from all diversity groups to support our system of Schools and ELCs in delivering quality education outcomes for the students in our care.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>For further information about&nbsp;CECG, please visit the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cg.catholic.edu.au/">website</a>.</p> <p>If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact Alex Morosin, on 0484 327 925 or via email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:<a href='mailto:alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Paralegal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29'>alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a>?subject=Paralegal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29"></a><a href="mailto:alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au?subject=Paralegal%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">alex.morosin@cg.catholic.edu.au</a></p> <p><br><br> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://careers.pageuppeople.com/832/cw/en/PositionDescriptionDocument/506286/paralegal">Applicant Information Pack</a></p>