Embark on an exciting permanent full-time journey with us as a Paralegal, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting Queensland Health's legal services. Join a fantastic team of professionals dedicated to delivering excellence in legal services. You will not only assist lawyers in their day-to-day tasks but also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of healthcare law.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with our legal experts, providing essential support to ensure seamless operations and the highest standards of service delivery. Your responsibilities will include paralegal tasks, administrative duties, and contributing to the efficient functioning of our legal team. Your responsibilities include:
Coordinate and respond to third-party requests for records and information, including searches, document collation, drafting correspondence, and meeting deadlines.Assist with litigation and discovery processes, overseeing document inspection and provision, and preparing court documents and lists.Assist in legal due diligence procedures.Conduct clear and concise legal research, communicating findings effectively.Draft, process, and proofread various legal documents for review by supervising lawyers.Communicating with internal and external stakeholders by email, telephone and in person.The successful person You will be able to demonstrate:
Customer Focus – Professional demeanor meeting both internal and external service expectations. Understanding of client and stakeholder goals. Builds and sustains effective stakeholder relationships.Team player – Acknowledges role in the broader Legal Branch team. Adaptable to support colleagues and proactive in workload sharing.Time Management – Exceptional organizational skills with a knack for meeting deadlines. Efficiently handles various tasks and communicates proactively to adjust priorities. Maintains updated shared task lists.Strong Communication Skills - Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication abilities. Diplomatic and tactful even in tense situations. Actively seeks feedback for continuous improvement.About us The Department of Health is responsible for the overall management of the public health system in Queensland. We are an organisation that strongly believes in the need to work with people who value the goals of our organisation and who will thrive in our workplace. Working at the Department of Health is about making a difference.
The Legal Branch plays a vital role in delivering legal services to key stakeholders including the Minister for Health and Minister for Ambulance Services, Director-General, Deputy Directors-General, Executive Directors, and senior departmental officers across various departments and Business Units. Reporting directly to the Director-General through the Deputy Director-General of the Corporate Services Division, our team ensures seamless legal support at the highest levels of leadership within the department.
A fast-paced, challenging and supportive environmentCompetitive salary + generous superannuation and leave loadingFlexible working arrangementsCareer training and developmentHow to apply To apply for this opportunity:
Please submit your resume (including the details of two referees), andA cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and experience relevant for this role.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies which may include an alternative employment basis (temporary; full time or part time).
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