Paralegal (Secondment – Product Recall Project) - 3 month Contract / 4 day p/w

Location

Western Sydney (3 days per week) + CBD office (1 day per week)
4 days per week | 3-month contract | Immediate start

About the Role

We are seeking a capable and commercially minded Paralegal to join a mid-tier national law firm on a short-term secondment. The successful candidate will be embedded within the in-house legal team of a retail sector client currently managing a live product recall.

This is a hands-on role supporting legal and operational aspects of the recall process, with a strong focus on stakeholder communication, regulatory coordination, and documentation management.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the client’s in-house legal team and external counsel, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with consumer communications relating to the product recall (including reviewing and preparing correspondence)
• Supporting communications with regulators (e.g. ACCC and other relevant bodies), including drafting responses and collating required information
• Managing and organising recall-related documentation, including tracking incoming/outgoing communications
• Assisting with internal reporting and status updates on recall progress
• Liaising with internal business units (e.g. customer service, operations, compliance) to gather information and coordinate responses
• Conducting legal and regulatory research relevant to consumer law and product safety obligations
• Supporting the legal team with general administrative and paralegal tasks as required during the recall process

About You

You are a proactive and detail-oriented paralegal who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

You will ideally have:

• Prior experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal team
• Exposure to or academic background in consumer law, product liability, or regulatory matters
• Strong written communication skills, particularly in drafting clear and accurate correspondence
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Confidence engaging with a range of stakeholders across legal and business teams

Engagement Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: Approximately 3 months
• Commitment: 4 days per week
• Work arrangement:
  • 3 days per week onsite at the client’s Weste