Paralegal - Inquests, Inquiries and Representation

Division: LRLS Law Reform & Legal Services- Location: Parramatta, NSW, AU, 2150- Req ID: 71333

**Paralegal**

**Inquests, Inquiries and Representation**
- **Principle location Parramatta - Flexible working arrangements maybe negotiated**:

- **Employment type - Temporary full-time position (35 hrs per week)**:

- **Salary - Clerk Grade 3/4, Base Salary ($79,032 - $86,539), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading**

**Your role**

Do you want to contribute to the work that makes a real difference and change for the better? Come work with a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team in the Inquests, Inquiries and Representation (IIR) team of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).

The IIR team is responsible for the provision of assistance in coronial inquests and inquiries, representation of DCJ in inquiries generally, and representation of witnesses appearing before investigatory bodies such as the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption and the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.

As a member of this team, you will provide essential legal, clerical, and administrative support to solicitors and legal staff, ensuring high-quality client service in a professional manner. Your contributions will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal operations within the department.

We offer flexible work practices in a very supportive environment. Persons seeking to work in the IIR team need to be compassionate, empathetic and have a high level of personal resilience.

**What you’ll do**

As a Paralegal in the IIR team, you will undertake legal research and conduct enquiries as directed by solicitors and other legal staff. You’ll manage and respond to telephone calls and enquiries professionally, ensuring excellent client service.

You will also:

- Provide word-processing and data entry services, drafting submissions and correspondence in line with departmental style guidelines.
- Assist in coordinating diaries and commitments for solicitors, including travel and meeting arrangements.
- Support financial management processes by checking accounts payable and preparing vouchers for payment approval.
- Undertake additional research, enquiries, tasks and projects as directed by solicitors, the Legal Support Coordinator and/or Managers.

**What we’re looking for**

Experience in providing legal, clerical, and administrative support, along with a strong client service background.
- National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
- Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

Download the role description.

**What we offer**

We offer a variety of benefits, including:

- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work arrangement and environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities; and
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

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**We do work that really matters**

Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.

**Are you ready to join us?**

Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the targeted question below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

- Provide an example of your experience on how you managed competing priorities and what strategies did you use?

**Applications close**:Monday, 16 December 2024 at 11:59pm AEST.

**Got a question?**

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

**Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit**

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.

**Other Information**

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website.