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• Entry level role, perfect for law students and graduates
• Flexible work arrangements, including access to part time work and study leave.
• Talent pool opportunity for ongoing and temporary roles that may become available over the next eighteen months.
• Based in Parramatta (flexible working offered) – other established work locations that are deemed suitable across NSW may be considered. 
• Salary relative to experience ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 + super and annual leave loading.

About the role

Our Legal division for the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking paralegals to be a part of the organisation.

As a Paralegal within the Department, you will be a part of a rotating roster across the different legal teams and may engage in work in a broad range of matters relating to energy, the environment, water, commercial and property, and litigation.

With numerous exciting projects being managed across the legal teams, our Paralegals support our lawyers in a range of matters, including some of the Department’s most high-profile cases, providing timely and effective legal and administrative support to assist in the delivery of exceptional legal services to our clients.

About You

This is an excellent opportunity to take on new challenges to develop and enhance your experience and knowledge. To be successful in this role:

• You will have the ability, as well as a demonstrated initiative, to take on a variety of tasks across different areas of law.
• You are self-motivated with the ability to work collaboratively in a team as well as autonomously with minimal supervision.
• You have good time management skills and can successfully manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with different lawyers and clients.

Essential Requirements

You must be currently enrolled in or possess:

• a Certificate IV in Legal Services, or
• an equivalent tertiary qualification associated with paralegal or legal studies, and/or
• previous employment experience as a paralegal or legal support officer in a legal office or similar environment.

Please note if you are at least halfway through your legal degree, we encourage you to apply.

For more information read the full Role Description: Paralegal

For more information from LinkedIn hit Apply to visit the iworkfor.nsw.gov.au website.

Ready to Join Our Talent Pool?

If you’re passionate about public sector recruitment, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are ready to lead with purpose - we want to hear from you.

Who we are

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) works to protect the state’s environment and heritage. It leads the way on climate change, driving the sustainable transition to a net zero economy, powered by affordable, reliable, and clean energy.

DCCEEW conserves and protects the state’s natural environment. It manages the NSW national park estate, including its rich and diverse biodiversity and Aboriginal cultural heritage for future generations.

DCCEEW also ensures sustainable management of water resources across the state, to support the environment, communities and industry.

We acknowledge the ongoing custodial responsibilities of the Aboriginal peoples of NSW to care for Country and water and are committed to establishing meaningful partnerships with Aboriginal peoples in the management of the environment.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including a copy of your resume and a single page cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11:55 PM

Should you require further information about the role please contact Charlie Howard, Legal Officer via charlie.howard@dcceew.nsw.gov.au

A recruitment pool will be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Our goal is to build a workforce that not only represents but also understands and serves the diverse communities of New South Wales. We are committed to making our state a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive for everyone. Our workforce represents people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, the LGBTQI+ community, and people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Looking for more information or assistance in applying?

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• How we encourage and support people with disability
• Information and adjustments for individual needs for the recruitment process and the workplace.

If you require an adjustment for your application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team by emailing dcceew.ta@dpie.nsw.gov.au or contacting (Nivya Shetty) via nivya.shetty@dcceew.nsw.gov.au / 0437 224 498 (please mention reference number 545370).

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