Paralegal – Legal & Compliance Support

About the role

Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is seeking a highly organised Paralegal to join its Legal and Compliance team. Reporting to the Head of Legal and Compliance, you will provide essential legal, regulatory and administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of the organisation’s legal and governance functions.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread and format legal documents, contracts, correspondence and internal advice.
• Maintain legal filing systems, registers and precedent libraries in line with retention and security requirements.
• Conduct legal research into legislation, regulations, case law and industry guidelines, producing summaries and briefing notes.
• Support compliance and governance activities, tracking obligations under relevant legislation.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assist with updating internal procedures and registers.
• Coordinate statutory filings, employee licensing, regulatory submissions and responses to investigations or notices.
• Liaise with external legal providers, auditors and consultants, managing document collation for reviews and audits.
• Provide meeting coordination, scheduling and operational support for the Legal and Compliance team.

Required profile

• Strong judgement, high attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills