INSPIRED BY LIFESTYLE. DRIVEN BY OPPORTUNITY. Vacancy Number: ER1279
Position Title: Paralegal
Employment Status: Permanent, Full time
Department: Strategy, People and Performance
Location: Bundall Precinct
Award Classification: Stream A, level 6
Salary: $111,386 - $118,538 per annum, plus superannuation
Hours: 40.00 hours per week
About your new role This position will support the General Counsel branch in coordinating and monitoring the end-to-end process of delivering legal services with the aim of optimising efficiencies and providing a seamless customer experience.
An exciting opportunity to collaborate and work closely with the General Counsel, Senior Legal Advisors and in-house lawyers to ensure high-quality legal service delivery.
To be successful in this role, you will: Provide effective paralegal support to the General Counsel branch so that legal work is supported by necessary background information and assistance and the branch operates efficiently. Research and analyse legal issues as requested by the General Counsel branch staff to support innovative approaches to the provision of legal advice. Assist General Counsel branch staff with tasks related to litigation, dispute resolution and contract preparation in accordance with organisational objectives and relevant timeframes. Develop and maintain current knowledge in relation to the legal practice areas in which the paralegal works. Obtain information from third parties and create reports and legal documents. Share information with lawyers through meetings and briefing sessions. Coordinate with lawyers to keep them informed of the work being planned and undertaken. Maintain files on cases for future reference or for the benefit of other lawyers in the office. Meet with clients and take notes during these meetings. Prepare legal documents, such as summons, complaints, CEO certificates, agreements, leases, licences and statutory notices. Coordinate with business support officers to ensure that they complete all tasks in a timely manner. We're looking for people who have: Ability to proactively anticipate, identify and resolve administrative issues related to legal service delivery before they become an issue or threat to the organisation. Understanding (or the ability to acquire an understanding) of the nuanced details and operational relationships and services across the organisation and within local government. Competency (or the ability to acquire competency) in IT systems utilised by the General Counsel branch. Prior paralegal experience will be an advantage. Driver licence class C unrestricted. Be part of shaping the Gold Coast's future The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia. We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia and have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations. Personal and professional development courses. Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport. 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member. 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year. We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.
How to apply For more information, access the position brief in our jobs portal by uploading your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.
Documents need to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please email
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
Contact Person: Jodie Sekac
Contact Number: 0434 927 296
Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date. The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply.
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