Paralegal (Casual)

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The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia.

What is the role?

Are you a first, second- or third-year law student, or a person with paralegal experience looking for casual paralegal work and want to work for a dynamic, fast paced and leading national and international organisation?

The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce adopts a coordinated and proactive approach to the confiscation of assets related to Commonwealth crime. It brings together expertise in investigations, litigation, intelligence, forensic accounting and other specialist resources and representatives from key partner agencies including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). The main aim of the taskforce is to enhance the identification of criminal assets and benefits derived from crime, and to pursue their confiscation.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people who are interested in an appointment to the AFP. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the core values of the AFP, and their application must address selection criteria and the relevant work level standards.

As an inclusive organisation, the AFP provides opportunity for all Australians to fairly gain employment in the AFP.  We appreciate that everyone is unique and acknowledge that diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. To support our employees, we also provide flexible work arrangements.

It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

The Criminal Assets Litigation Team has casual work opportunities for Paralegals in Sydney, New South Wales. In this role, you will support a team of litigators who conduct civil litigation under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Act 1987 (Cth).

Subject to business needs, work hours will vary and duties may include the following:

• Perform general administration and file maintenance, including scanning, printing and filing, file opening and closing and data entry
• Provide assistance with preparing and drafting court documents
• Conduct legal research, information retrieval, and project work;
• Prepare briefs to counsel; and
• Undertake litigation searches and registrations on data bases including PPSR.

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen at the time of application
• The ability to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret) security clearance
• Excellent team orientation and a positive attitude
• Effective time management skills and outcomes focus to meet assigned deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The professional maturity to work in a high pressure and high security environment
• Pass the AFP Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) including passing initial and periodic drug tests

Desirable Requirements

• First, second- or third-year law student (or equivalent if studying part-time);
• Driver's licence.

Additional Information

• This position is an AFP Band 1 casual engagement.
• This role is located in Sydney, NSW and applicants are expected to be based in Sydney.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At the AFP we value the different perspectives, approaches and lived experiences of our people, and recognise that our collective intelligence and diversity is what makes us stronger. As such, we encourage applications from people from all walks of life, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, women, the LGBTQIA+ community and people with disability.

Contacts and Closing Information

Contact Officer:Emilia Cvetanovski,

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Contact Officer

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEST) 04/09/2025