Location: DarwinStatus: Full-time or (Part-time with flexible working hours for students), Permanent ContractAre you driven to empower Indigenous communities through legal support? This is your chance to contribute to a dedicated team at the NLC that champions the rights of Aboriginal people, fosters sustainable development, and preserves cultural heritage.About the RoleParalegals play a pivotal role within the Legal Branch, supporting lawyers as they provide essential legal services. These services are aligned with the NLC's statutory functions under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act and Native Title Act. Our legal team work tirelessly to safeguard the rights and interests of Indigenous communities, promoting sustainable development and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region.Our paralegals support our legal team with a diverse range of tasks and responsibilities, from conducting legal research and administrative tasks to document preparation. You'll also play a crucial role in helping Aboriginal individuals, groups, and associations realize their goals for self-determination and holistic development.What you will BringAs a paralegal, you'll operate as a consummate professional. Support our legal team with your exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Your role will allow you to use your highly developed legal research skills, providing the critical foundation for our legal pursuits. In addition to this, you will be/have: -Currently enrolled as a student of law and/or significant past paralegal experience.Experience in accessing complex databases including the use of Microsoft 365.Sound ICT literacy including use of information management software and systems and Microsoft Office Suite 365.Current C Class Drivers LicenceFor a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.What’s in it for you?You get to work in a friendly and dynamic team environment, fostering professional growth, and collaboration. We can provide an excellent work life balance with a level of flexibility that allows you to work not just in the business but on the business. This role provides a unique opportunity to support our Aboriginal communities in the NLC Region.We offer: A base salary of $66,333 per annum plus 14.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15,900 + Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2,650 per year.Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:District allowance of up to $4,631 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2,539 without dependents.5 weeks annual leave, leaving loading, 18 days personal leave;Paid Christmas close down;Upon completion of 12 months of service an Annual airfare with a net (in hand) value of $2,724 Interested applicants should send a copy of their CV along with a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position and what relevant skills and experiences you will bring to the role. If you have any further queries please contact: Tamara Cole on 0458 304 612Applications Close: Tuesday 27th August, 2024.About the NLCCultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at NLC. The Northern Land Council (NLC) was established 50 years ago under the Aboriginal Land Rights (NT) Act in 1976, to assist Aboriginal people in the Top End of the NT to acquire and manage their traditional lands, waters and seas. We are committed to enhancing Aboriginal peoples social, political and economic participation by supporting their aspirations and amplifying their voices on a range of issues impacting on their lands, seas, culture and communities. L31 AS04 Paralegal PD AUDDarwin City0800