Paralegal (12‑month contract)

About the role

Join AFCA’s Legal and Privacy teams as a Paralegal on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This role is ideal for a third‑year law student or junior lawyer eager to gain hands‑on experience in privacy, regulatory and financial services law while supporting fair outcomes for Australian consumers.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in identifying, collecting, reviewing and preparing documents for privacy and other information requests, ensuring compliance with legal, confidentiality and privilege requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, acknowledgement letters, file notes and other legal and administrative documents.
• Support the Privacy and Legal teams with legal matters, projects and investigations, including monitoring regulatory developments and summarising them for the team.
• Manage routine enquiries from internal and external stakeholders and maintain accurate records and internal registers.

Required profile

• Third‑year or later law student or junior lawyer seeking practical experience.
• Genuine interest in privacy, regulatory and financial services law.
• Strong written and verbal communication, high attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with digital and AI tools for legal work.

What we offer

• Gold AWEI Accreditation 2025 – recognised for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
• Accredited Family Friendly Workplace supporting work‑life balance and inclusivity.
• Hybrid working – two days a week in modern collaborative offices.
• Additional inclusive leave options including flexible public holidays, gender affirmation leave, women’s health leave and bonus paid time off at year‑end.