Paralegal, Public Law

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About the role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 April 2027

Job Location: 1 Spring Street Melbourne

The position provides legal administrative and project support to the PLIA branch assisting with legal research documentation and the delivery of legal services. The role is suited to recent law graduates or law students with strong attention to detail initiative research skills and a willingness to learn and collaborate.

The position manages a range of administrative tasks supports legal matter and records management prepares correspondence and helps improve processes and workflows. It also requires building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders prioritising tasks and providing high-quality client-focused support to the Legal group.

What were looking for

Youresomeone who:

• Communicates clearly and effectively through strong written and verbal skills ensuring information is understood by a range of audiences.
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyse information consider stakeholder needs and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provides a client-focused approach by responding to stakeholder needs managing enquiries and following through on requests.
• Adapts to changing priorities learns new skills and works collaboratively with others to achieve shared outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail through legal research drafting project support and delivering high-quality work within agreed timeframes.

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Qualifications and experience

Youllbring:

• Experience in using computer applications including electronic case and records management systems Microsoft office products and Cloud systems. (Mandatory)
• Experience in paralegal or legal administrative support duties. (Mandatory)
• Qualification in Law or currently in the process of fulfilling a qualification in Law. (Desirable)

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 15th of July 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letteraddressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must besubmittedvia the online portalwereunable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role please contact Andrea Malhotra Principal Lawyer Public Law

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee please state this in your cover letter and include your case managers contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment visit the Victorian Government policy

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