Paralegal

An opportunity exists for a Paralegal to join our Women’s Legal Centre in Melbourne and make a meaningful impact in the lives of migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence, as well as their families and communities.

Status:	Fixed Term (1 August to 31 December 2025)
No. of Vacancy:	1
Hours:	Part Time (FTE 0.6)
Location:	Hybrid
Pay rates:	SCHADS Level 4 + Salary Packaging + Superannuation

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION

inTouch is at the forefront of providing integrated and culturally responsive services to women from migrant and refugee communities experiencing family violence. For over 40 years, we’ve championed the cause of our clients, helping more than 30,000 women, children and families to thrive despite the challenges they’ve faced. Our approach is unique and effective, thanks to our in Language, inCulture delivery model and our team’s profound and personal understanding of cultural sensitivities and the migration journey.

inTouch is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to being an organisation that embraces a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within our workforce and approach to service delivery. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic communities, people of all ages and LGBTIQ people.

ABOUT THE ROLE

inTouch Paralegal will work under the direction of Managing Lawyer provide valuable legal support to women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Victoria. 

As a Paralegal you are accountable for:

Providing  legal casework assistance such as drafting letters, completing forms and checking documents

• Booking client appointments
• Providing information to clients by telephone, email and face-to-face
• Providing appropriate referrals to other community legal services, private legal professionals, government authorities, courts and tribunals
• Assisting with administration of client files and preparation for client interviews
• Assisting with the preparation of advice sessions
• Conducting research
• Undertaking any other legal work as directed by the Lawyers or Migration Agents

ABOUT THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT

Essential

• Previous legal practice experience or relevant work experience
• Understanding of, and sensitivity to, the legal needs of vulnerable clients, such as family violence victim survivors from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• High level of verbal and written communication skills and ability to liaise with a diverse range of people including, vulnerable clients, community groups, agencies, courts, tribunals, government departments, members of the legal profession and interpreters.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow direction and undertake tasks consistently and competently.
• Paralegal experience

Desirable

• Previous participation or experience in a community socio-legal work setting.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
• Experience working with interpreters.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with your resume and a short cover letter referring to the key selection criteria in the Position Description found here: Application closing date is 22 July 2025

Candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For further information or to submit an application, contact hr@intouch.org.au using the subject line: Paralegal

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory background checks including a National Police Check (including an international police check if resided continuously in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the last ten years), Working with Children Check, Reference checks, proof of eligibility to work in Australia and qualification checks.