Paralegal
Paralegal
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. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Legal |
Classification: | VPSG3 |
Work Location: | North East Region ALL |
Reference: | VG/DFFH/CDS/LSB/681522 |
Closing Date: | 03-Nov-2024 |
Salary Range: | $76,817 - $93,275 |
Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 05-JAN-2026 |
Attachments: | 2024-10-18 681522 Position Description - Regional East Paralegal VPS3 DFFH 681522 (1).docx (Word, 129KB) |
Contact: | Clare Francis 0488 328 662 |
Position Details
THE ROLE
Paralegals perform a critical role in supporting the Statewide Child Protection Litigation Office's (CPLO) teams of solicitors who provide legal advice, case management and representation for the child protection program. Reporting to the Senior Paralegal, paralegal duties include performing file and record management tasks, coordinating court listings, case allocations, barrister briefing, and assisting with legal correspondence. In this role you will provide wide ranging support to all staff. This may include data entry into matter management system, LEX, TRIM, OurBriefings and other IT systems including the preparation of matter management reports.
The paralegal role provides a point of contact for key stakeholders from a diverse range of organisations. Attention to detail and teamwork underpin success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role supports one of Statewide CPLO's legal teams but may be required to provide support across teams.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Under general direction, provide assistance with office processes including data entry and management of documentation in LEX, TRIM and other IT systems, preparing matter management reports, processing and following up invoices, and assisting lawyers to ensure external legal spend remains within agreed budget.
- 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 child protection litigation, including: (a) drafting and preparing forms, documents, correspondence, and other material for the purpose of litigation. (b) briefing counsel appropriately in matters in the Children's Court, Family Court and other jurisdictions as required
Please open the position description to read more.
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) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> 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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
Job details
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Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/CDS/LSB/681522 |
Location: | North East Region ALL |
Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
Job Function: | Legal |
Classification: | VPSG3 |
Salary Range: | $76,817 - $93,275 |
Job Duration: | Fixed term until: 05-JAN-2026 |
Date posted: | 18-Oct-2024 |
Application Close Date: | 03-Nov-2024 |
Attachments: | 2024-10-18 681522 Position Description - Regional East Paralegal VPS3 DFFH 681522 (1).docx (Word, 129KB) |
Contact: |
Clare Francis
0488 328 662
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