Paralegal
Vor 2 Tagen
Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Reference: VG/DFFH/CDS/703290A
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 worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse 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.
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.Answer queries, provide timely advice and undertake general follow-up action as required, including correctly redirecting incoming mail and queries.Assist solicitors in the management of advice and/or litigation, including:Drafting and preparing forms, documents, correspondence, and other material.Briefing counsel appropriately in matters managed by the Public Law, Litigation and Inquiries team.Undertaking legal research and discrete tasks.COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal. 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job type: Full time
Job classification: VPSG3
Contact: Alison Smith | ph. 9456 5452, e. ******
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