Paralegal

Location: Newcastle and/or Central Coast Full-time Ongoing opportunity Grade 3/4 - $79,032 - $86,539 p.a. + superannuation and annual leave loading Flexible work practices including flexible working hours, 35-hour week and flex leave Your role Hunter Central Coast Child and family District Unit (HCC CFDU) provides support to Non-Government Funded Service Providers who case manage children and young people in the care of the Minister. The primary purpose of the role is to provide paralegal services and support to the HCC CFDU Court team. Tasks such as assisting our court team and Funded Service Providers in preparing guardianship and restoration applications, affidavits, care plans, subpoenas and subpoena schedules, Assessment Applications and s82 and s76 reports in the Children’s Court of NSW for children and young persons in out-of-home care. The role will require liaising with Non-Government Funded Service Provider teams and reviewing large volumes of casework material in order to assist with drafting court documents and correspondence in accordance with the legislative requirements under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. You will also be required to assist with reviewing and processing Victims of Crime applications, coordination of audits and follow up regarding Notices of Decision. This will involve liaising with DCJ legal officers and providing advice and assistance regarding claims against the state, wills and estates, organising trust accounts with the Trustee and Guardian and will also include performing various administrative responsibilities. Hunter Central Coast Child and Family District Unit is split over two locations – Gosford and Newcastle. This role can be primarily based in either office. The successful candidate will be required to work from the other office on occasion, depending on demand, team meetings etc. As a Paralegal You Will

• Provide paralegal services and administrative support to Legal Officers, including research, analysis and provision of written information for consideration by Legal Officers for inclusion in briefs and other legal documents.
• Manage databases and systems in accordance with standards and guidelines, by creating, storing, retrieving and tracking files to ensure accuracy and security of information.
• Perform data entry and data reviews ensuring accuracy and relevance of legal data and documentation recorded, to assist in the monitoring and analysis of processes and performance indicators.
• Utilise relevant legal databases and systems to generate reports that enable accurate, relevant analysis and reporting of the team’s services.
• Contribute to project work as directed by the Director and/or senior staff.
  

Appointments are subject to reference checks and the following pre-employment checks:

• National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
• Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
  

Download The Role Description We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you. What We Offer We offer a variety of benefits, including:

• A challenging and rewarding career.
• Flexible, autonomous work environment.
• Competitive pay and conditions.
• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.
• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
  

Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us. We do work that really matters Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters. Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment! Are you ready to join us? Requirements Click apply, attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 3 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below with a brief outline on how you meet the requirements of the role:

• In the course of your work, you will work with confidential documents and sensitive client information. How would you ensure you adhere to requirements to protect client confidentiality in this role?
• Please provide an example of your ability to work independently on a task that required you to work to tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail. Describe the situation, task, actions you took and the outcome.
  

Applications close - 11:59pm, Thursday 20 June 2024 Got a question? For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Kelly Dehn – / If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please contact Peter Luong on Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more. Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups. To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website . Other Information A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. For more information visit Your recruitment journey on the DCJ website . Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application. To keep up with recruitment opportunities at DCJ, follow us on Facebook: receiving your application.