Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPS 3

**Occupation**:Legal

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/CDS/703290SEP

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
backgrounds and abilities..

If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large
print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
**THE ROLE**

The paralegal role will provide assistance to the Public Law, Litigation and Inquiries team in the Legal Services Branch. Attention to detail, adaptability and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role will provide a wide range of paralegal functions across the Public Law, Litigation and Inquiries team's day operations, with a focus on supporting the litigation functions of the team.
- The paralegal role will assist with file and record management, coordinating court listings and barrister briefings, preparing court books and assisting with legal correspondence. This may include data entry into the branch's matter management system and department's record management system and preparing matter management reports. The paralegal may also be required to assist the team in preparing relevant data for the leadership to provide to the department's divisions, Secretary and ministers.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Under general direction, provide supportive assistance with office processes including data entry and management of documentation and preparing matter management reports.
- Coordinate allocation of legal support tasks and work collaborately with junior staff.
- Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

- Applications close Monday 22 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 8 September 2025

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