Paralegal

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing Full time

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.
Legal Services is seeking a candidate that is motivated, demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and good judgment, and has excellent written and oral communications skills.
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 encouraged to apply online.
Attachments can be uploaded in .
doc, .
docx, .
pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.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.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs ()
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

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