Paralegal

3 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Environment Protection Authority Full time

Paralegal, Legal Branch
- $55,439 to $71,194 salary range
- Hybrid working options
- 200 Victoria Street Calton

About the organisation
As Victoria's environment regulator, we set and implement environmental standards to help ensure all Victorians can enjoy clean air, healthy waterways and pollutant-free land.

**Benefits of working with the EPA**:

- Contribute to the protection of Victoria's environment and our people's health
- A focus on work/life balance and development opportunities
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with many career pathways
- Hybrid and flexible work arrangement options

About the role
Reporting to a Principal Solicitor, the Paralegal is a member of a team who contributes administrative, research and other support functions to the full range of services provided by the EPA's Legal Branch. You will use your initiative, judgement, and communication skills to deliver high quality paralegal services, aligned to EPA's strategic priorities. This is an exciting role for a motivated paralegal that wants to contribute to the success of the EPA as it enters a new era of environmental protection in Victoria. You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity whist gaining experience in a multi-disciplinary legal practice.
- You will undertake a wide range of work across disciplines and within both units of the legal team which is made is made up of the Investigations Support and Prosecutions Unit and the Civil Litigation and Advice Unit
- You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity

About you
Being motivated to be hands on, having a ‘can do' attitude and relishing a challenge and exposure to a broad range of matters and responsibilities you will have the ability to deliver high-quality paralegal services and contribute to operational planning by sharing knowledge and expertise. You will have the opportunity to work across criminal and civil matters and to contribute to the success of those units. You should have the ability to conduct legal research, analyse results, investigate options, prepare draft reports and briefings within a project or policy framework. You should also be able to draft and review legal documents using the existing procedures. You will also have the ability to, or willingness to learn, assist in the preparation of briefs (including briefs of evidence), memoranda, associated court documents, maintain databases and monitoring court hearings and other due dates. You will possess the proven ability to work as an effective member of a cohesive team, with a demonstrated commitment to the successful delivery of the highest organisational priorities. You will be able to think outside the square, have a willingness to try new things and a genuine desire to learn, share knowledge and make a difference. A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law is desirable and experience and a record of achievement providing paralegal services, preferably in Government, would be advantageous.
How to apply
Click the ”Apply” button to submit your resume and cover letter. Applications close 26 February.
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and gender identities.
EPA Victoria is a Child Safe organisation with a strong commitment to physical, cultural, and emotional safety of all children including those with diversity of ability, culture, identity, and linguistic background.

**Please note**:

- You must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident (for ongoing roles) or hold a valid work permit or visa.

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