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Job Summary
- Status:Full-time or (Part-time with flexible working hours for students) Permanent Contract
- Location: Darwin NT (relocating to new office premises in Berrimah in early 2026)
Are 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 Role
Paralegals play a pivotal role within the Northern Land Council (NLC) Legal service supporting lawyers as they provide essential legal services. These services are aligned with the NLCs 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. Youll also play a crucial role in helping Aboriginal individuals groups and associations realize their goals for self-determination and holistic development.
What you will Bring
As a paralegal youll 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 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 Licence
For a full copy of the Position Description refer to the link provided below.
Whats 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 $68986 per annum plus 15% superannuation and salary sacrificing up to $15900 Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation benefits up to $2650 per year.
- Other benefits under our Enterprise Agreement include:
- District allowance of up to $4631 per annum for individuals with dependents and $2539 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 $2724
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.
This position is designated prioritised for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants under section 57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT).
Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration.
For further queries please contact: Dom Gomez Mobile
Applications Close:Tuesday 25 November 2025.
Please note: New employees will commence from 20 January 2026 following the NLCs annual close-down period from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026.
About the NLC
Cultural knowledge and lived experience are central to the work that we do here at 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.
Be part of our next chapter
This is an exciting time to join the NLC as we move into a new modern workplace and strengthen our capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Northern Territory.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
The Northern Land Council NLC helps Aboriginal people in the Top End of the Northern Territory acquire and manage their traditional lands and seas. Explore NLC's history, work, and rangers. Subscribe to Land Rights News for updates on Indigenous land management and stories of traditio ... View more
