Paralegal (Vpsg2)

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Ongoing - Full Time

Organisation: Environment Protection Authority

**Salary**: $56,834 - $72,985

Occupation: Legal

Reference: 671

**Paralegal**
- **Be a part high performing Legal team at EPA.**:

- **Working and building relationship with Senior stakeholders.**:

- **Flexible work environment with opportunities for growth.**

**About the Organisation**

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) was established in 1971 as Victoria's environmental regulator. EPA's role is to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of pollution and waste on Victorians and the environment. We work in a complex and ever-changing operating environment. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.

**Benefits of working with 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 Legal Branch. You will use your initiative, judgement, and communication skills to deliver high quality paralegal services, aligned to EPA’s strategic priorities, to prevent harm to Victorian communities and the environment from pollution and waste.

You will actively contribute to a positive organisational culture and achieve the highest standards of performance and integrity; fostering genuine partnerships across all levels of government, industry, and community to deliver organisational outcomes.

**In this role you will**:

- Use your initiative to deliver allocated tasks aligned to organisational priorities in accordance with approved project or service plans, achieving the highest standards of performance, accountability, collaboration, ethics, and integrity.
- Actively contribute to the development of a positive and high performing team culture, including by identifying and implementing opportunities to improve teamwork practices.
- Deliver high-quality paralegal services and contribute to operational planning by sharing knowledge and expertise.
- Conduct legal research, analyse results, investigate options, and provide recommendations; prepare draft reports and briefings within a project or policy framework.
- Draft and review legal documents using the existing procedures.
- Assist in preparation of briefs of evidence and associated court documents and maintaining database and monitoring court hearings and due dates.es.

**Skills and Experience**:

- A relevant tertiary degree and/or post graduate qualifications in law is desirable.
- Experience and a record of achievement providing paralegal services, preferably in Government would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of the law and legal procedures applicable to a regulatory agency and understanding of procedural aspects of criminal and civil litigation or ability to quickly gain familiarity with relevant law and procedures.
- A broad understanding of environmental regulation as it relates to pollution and waste is desirable.
- Demonstrated capability to deliver tasks and achieve clearly defined outcomes; use initiative problem solve and identify, communicate risks and opportunities to improve organisational outcomes.
- A proven record of achievement in a similar role contributing to organisational excellence, high standards of performance and a positive organisational culture.

**How to Apply**:
Click the "Apply" button to submit your resume and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria. Applications close **10 March 2024.**

At EPA Victoria, the safety of our people, stakeholders and community is our first priority, which is why all applicants are required to be fully COVID vaccinated with 3 doses (or an approved exemption). All prospective employees will also undergo a National Criminal Record Check prior to an offer of employment.

**Need to know more?**

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 genders.

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