Paralegal - Land Acquisition Specialist

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLandAcquisition Full time

Be part of a unique opportunity to work on land acquisition projects and litigation matters at the core of government.

Join a friendly and supportive team environment that prioritizes collaboration and excellence. Enjoy a hybrid working from home/office environment that offers flexibility and work-life balance.

This is an ongoing, full-time or part-time (open to job share arrangements) role that offers competitive remuneration with opportunities for career growth and development within the organisation.

Our team operates as a service-driven legal professional practice, striving for excellence in a competitive environment. We aim to model and live by our values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Insight, Collaboration and Excellence.

We are seeking two new paralegals to support a team of solicitors that provide legal services and advice to government clients.

The day-to-day responsibilities of this role would include:

  • Assisting the team with compulsory acquisition work for major Victorian Government projects
  • Supporting the Legal Practice and Project Coordinator with project management, managing statutory deadlines and tracking matter deliverables
  • Communicating with claimants and the client, meeting deadlines, and the payment of claims arising from compulsory acquisition of land for large government projects
  • Preparing and drafting notices, forms, letters and settlement deeds
  • Assisting the team with litigation and document management/discovery related tasks
  • Assisting with legal research tasks to contribute to client advice and communications
  • Assisting in the preparation of tender processes and fee proposals

Additionally, you may be required to assist with other advisory and litigious matters in the team, including land acquisition and compensation, planning and environment, built and cultural heritage, emergency management, land valuation, water law, and merits and judicial review of administrative decisions.

Key skills and qualifications include:

  • Prior experience working as a Paralegal
  • Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
  • Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
  • Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information
  • Demonstrated ability to perform high-quality legal research
  • Ability to 'think on your feet' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
  • Knowledge and understanding of compulsory acquisition law, planning law, environmental law, and administrative law is highly regarded
  • Knowledge and understanding of proceedings in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal or the Supreme Court, is highly regarded

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge.

You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation. We embrace flexibility and welcome a conversation to help you achieve work-life balance.

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