Paralegal – Privacy and Legal Support

About the role

Join AFCA’s Legal and Privacy teams as a Paralegal, supporting fair outcomes and protecting information for Australians. This 12‑month contract is ideal for a third‑year law student or junior lawyer seeking hands‑on experience in privacy, regulatory and financial services law.

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.
• Monitor developments in privacy and regulatory law and produce clear, practical summaries.
• Manage routine enquiries from internal and external stakeholders and maintain accurate records and registers.

Required profile

• Third‑year or later law student or junior lawyer eager to develop expertise in privacy, regulatory and financial services law.
• Strong written and verbal communication, excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
• Organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Analytical mindset, proactive and resourceful, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital tools.
• Familiarity with AI tools.

What we offer

• Hybrid working – two days a week in modern offices with flexible arrangements.
• Accredited Family Friendly Workplace and Gold AWEI Accreditation 2025 for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• Additional inclusive leave options, including flexible public holidays, gender affirmation leave, women’s health leave and bonus paid time off.