Moffatt & Nichol

Plan and design urban waterfront and coastal structures, conduct ecological assessments and feasibility studies, and prepare engineering designs by analyzing various data sources to support project development and implementation.

• 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

Role Description Moffatt & Nichol is 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. Duties and Responsibilities - 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 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. Company Description Moffatt & Nichol is a global engineering consulting firm. The firm provides clients worldwide with customised service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in three primary practice areas: coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbours; and transportation, bridges, and rail.