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SalaryAre you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?
We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.
At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
We are currently recruiting for Paralegal (Property) and would love to hear from you!
Acknowledgement of Country
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Our perks and benefits:
We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Aboriginal Support Network
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values
An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information)
Location: We are open to applicants based anywhere in NSW to work in a hybrid approach, if one is willing to travel into Parramatta as required.
Salary: Starting from $92,081 + 11% Super
Tenure: Permanent, Full Time
What we are looking for:
A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business
Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives
A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value
Open to all experience levels, Relevant degree in law, business, etc or experience equivalent
Previous work experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.
Knowledge of legal concepts in property law
Experience in legal research and writing * Ability to prioritise workload
Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.
What you will work on:
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Counsel Property including document preparation, records management and drafting communications including emails.
- Ordering and analysing property searches as directed by the Legal Counsel Property or the WaterNSW Property team.
- Assist in the lodgement of documents with the NSW Land Registry, such as for the transfer of title and registration of instruments such as leases.
- Maintaining various property related databases, including the title search database.
- Assist in the maintenance of the property precedents.
- Assisting in the opening, maintaining, updating and closing of files within the legal practice management system (LMS).
- Assist in the drafting and review of a range of real property instruments under the direction of the Legal Counsel Property.
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For full details about this role please review the .
Need support with your application? Reach out to our Talent Acquisition Partner to set up a discussion - Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on 08 March 2024.
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