Paralegal

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More than one million Australians trust us with their money, and that trust shapes how we work every day. Our members sit at the centre of everything we do, guiding our decisions and the impact we strive to make.

We’re looking for people who are purpose-driven and accountable, who value inclusion and collaboration, and who are proactive in managing risk to protect our members’ long-term outcomes. In return, you’ll be part of an organisation where your work contributes to strong returns, real-world impact, and a culture that reflects the communities our members serve.

The opportunity – ‘Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life’ #careerswithimpact 

Our legal team is growing.

This newly created 12 month Maximum Term Contract role puts you right at the centre of how HESTA manages some of its most complex regulatory and legal challenges, working alongside legal counsels on live matters which will help shape outcomes for HESTA.  You’ll continue to build your hands-on skills in document production, e-discovery and legal research, all while learning directly from experienced lawyers. 

About the role:

As Paralegal, you'll provide dedicated support to the Legal team as it manages high-risk matters. You'll work closely with our legal counsels and external advisers, keeping complex, multi-workstream matters organised, accurate and on track.

• Support document collection, review and production in response to regulatory requests
• Track deadlines and logistics, keeping legal counsels ahead of key dates
• Assist with litigation materials such as chronologies, briefs and evidence collation, and monitor court filing and hearing dates
• Conduct legal and factual research, and help prepare briefing notes and summaries for the legal team and executives

About you:

You're highly organised with great attention to detail, comfortable managing multiple deadlines under pressure, and confident handling confidential information with discretion. You bring a genuine interest in regulatory and litigation work, and you're keen to build your career in an in-house legal environment.

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, ideally in a regulatory investigations, litigation or disputes context
• Experience with document review, management or production, including e-discovery platforms or document management systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting or proofreading legal documents and correspondence
• A relevant tertiary qualification (Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business or related) or equivalent practical experience; a law degree is not required

If you've been looking for a role where you can build genuine experience through complex, high-stakes matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits that matter and make a difference for our employees

• Leave for those moments that matter, an additional 6 days of leave at the end of year, up to 6 days paid volunteer leave, gender neutral paid parental leave of 20 weeks, Gender Affirmation leave, reproductive health and wellbeing leave, Cultural and Ceremonial leave. Access your LSL after 3 years, take AL at half pay, and purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave (just to name a few!).
• Your Professional development matters, up to $5k per year professional development and up to 8 days professional development leave, HESTA scholarships and free access to a range of premium learning tools.
• Your health and wellbeing matters, free annual flu shots and skin checks, incredible social events throughout the year and a comprehensive employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Your financial wellbeing matters, 15% super, financial planning support, end of year payment for all Enterprise Agreement-covered employees, incentivised Employee Referral Program and novated lease options.

We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures and abilities. We welcome and support applications from First Nations people, physically, neuro or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age. We are proud to be WGEA accredited as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equity. 
We want all candidates to feel safe, included and provided with the best opportunity to thrive, if you require reasonable adjustments during your application or throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to a member of the Talent team careers@hesta.com.au and we’ll call you to discuss. 

We’ll close applications when we find the right person, so get in quick before you miss this opportunity.

Please note: Applications via recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position 
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