Job Description
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Moffatt & Nichol is a global engineering consulting firm. We are actively looking for a Paralegal in Australia to join our Legal Team. As part of the Legal Department, the Paralegal will provide legal assistance to our team in Australia and New Zealand and work under the supervision of an attorney in the US. This role may allow for working from home depending on the candidate’s location.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, the Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 for the design of Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas: coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organisations, and in-house employees
Assembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses and insurance policies
Assists internally in analysing documents
Conducts research on projects as directed by corporate attorneys
May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations
Compiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias and practice manuals
Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required
Counsels on progress of cases
May assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applications
Other duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Paralegal certification; required
Law office experience; required
5+ years of experience; required
Knowledge of office equipment/software related to position responsibilities
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Based in Australia
Working conditions:
General office setting.
Physical requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required.
Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures non-discrimination in all activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
Moffatt & Nichol is a global engineering consulting firm. We are actively looking for a Paralegal in Australia to join our Legal Team. As part of the Legal Department, the Paralegal will provide legal assistance to our team in Australia and New Zealand and work under the supervision of an attorney in the US. This role may allow for working from home depending on the candidate’s location.
About Moffatt & Nichol:
Moffatt & Nichol is a leading infrastructure advisor specialising in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol’s commitment to design innovation since 1945, the Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 for the design of Marine and Port Facilities in the United States and No. 7 internationally.
Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practise areas: coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.
Duties and responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Acts as liaison between company attorneys, outside counsel, organisations, and in-house employees
Assembles, proofs and edits drafts of contracts, leases, licenses and insurance policies
Assists internally in analysing documents
Conducts research on projects as directed by corporate attorneys
May review and ensure the company's compliance with regulations
Compiles data from legal digests, encyclopedias and practice manuals
Prepares and files legal documents with appropriate entities, as required
Counsels on progress of cases
May assist with the review and preparation of patent material and applications
Other duties:
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
Paralegal certification; required
Law office experience; required
5+ years of experience; required
Knowledge of office equipment/software related to position responsibilities
All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post-offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171
Based in Australia
Working conditions:
General office setting.
Physical requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Ability to use standard office equipment is required.
Moffatt & Nichol’s EEO Statement:
As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions® serving our client needs, and ensures non-discrimination in all activities. We draw from the world’s best and brightest, regardless of geographic, cultural, or institutional background. This approach enables us to better understand and serve our clients, foster innovation, and create a rich, collaborative work environment. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Paralegal – Engineering Consulting position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
