Paralegal (Generalist)

This is a Paralegal (Generalist) role with one of the leading companies in AU right now 🔥 -- Victorian Department of Health -- with an amazing team. They are continuing to grow rapidly. This is the chance to join right as the 🚀 takes off.

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### Position Details **About the role:**  - As the Generalist Paralegal you will report to the Legal Practice Manager and Executive lead within the Legal Services and Integrity Branch and will play a vital role in supporting the general legal work of the Branch, including working with the Public Law and Legislation, litigation and Inquiries and the Legal Advisory Teams. - You will assist in a wide variety of work including the provision of advice, drafting of contracts and other legal documents, preparation of Ministerial correspondence and Governor in Council briefings in the health, ambulance services, mental health and ageing portfolios. The legal work includes conduct of a range of general and commercial matters including supporting our prosecutions, mental impairment and unfitness to be tried matters and coronial inquiries matters, in addition to provision of advice on relevant laws, contracts, and privacy matters. - **About us:**  At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.  We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.  **How you'll make a difference:** - Conduct high level paralegal duties by assisting with general legal work across the Branch, including provision of legal advice, drafting of contracts and other legal documents, preparation of Ministerial correspondence and Governor in Council briefings and coordinating department responses to subpoenas. - Assist with preparation of briefs and instructions to counsel and contracted solicitors on the State Government Legal Panel.  - Prepare basic letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; organises information in a logical sequence, include content appropriate for the purpose and audience. - Determine priorities, meet legislative timelines and effectively balance competing demands with minimal supervision, working autonomously and as a member of a team. - Collaborate with departmental colleagues to deliver client focused legal services. - Liaise with external stakeholders including barristers, court/tribunal staff, other government departments and agencies and professional bodies in relation to litigation and a wide range of legal and policy issues. - Seek information needed to solve work problems; identifies and proposes practical solutions to problems; implements and adjusts solutions when endorsed by manager. - Contribute ideas and perspectives; seek information about how your work fits within the overall objectives of their work group. To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.  **What we offer:**  - The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world. - A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector. - A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

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