• Ongoing (35 HPW)
• Parramatta - flexible working arrangements available
• Clerk Grade 3/4, base salary ($79,032 - $86,539), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Your role

The primary responsibility of the Civil Team is to:

• Manage civil claims against DCJ, including child abuse claims involving Youth Justice and out-of-home care, and other civil claims involving Housing, Courts Services, Corrective Services NSW, disability, and other personal injury claims.
• Manage claims against Government figures and bodies including the Attorney General, the State of NSW, Court and Tribunals and the NSW Sheriff’s office.
• Provide advice and liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to matters within the Attorney General’s portfolio, including constitutional matters, complex charitable trust matters and policy and law reform issues.
• Manage proceedings brought under the Family Law (Child Abduction Convention) Regulations 1986
• Provide advice and liaising with internal stakeholders in relation to matters under the Hague Convention of Jurisdiction, Applicable Law,
• Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children

What you’ll do

In this role you will be supporting Solicitors and senior staff in the management of the team’s responsibilities. As a Paralegal, you will be responsible for providing legal, clerical, and administrative support in relation to a wide range of litigated and un-litigated claims against the State of NSW, predominantly child abuse claims. The work is high-volume and involves reading sensitive and challenging material.

The work of the team is interesting, and you will be given development and training to support you to succeed in your role. We are committed to taking a trauma-informed approach to the work we do, given that our work touches on the most vulnerable. If you want to make a difference, work on complex legal issues which are unique to this team – this is the place to be.

You do not need a law degree or to be studying law to apply for this role.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate issues and possible solutions.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to deal with all levels of staff in a confident professional manner.
• Demonstrated high level computer literacy skills in a range of products and applications, including Microsoft products, internet applications.

Essential requirements of the role

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in records management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Content Manager or other document management system and/or records management system.
• Current and valid Working with Children Check Clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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To apply directly via the DCJ Careers site click "Apply Now".

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.

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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?

Click "Apply Now", attach an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages) and a letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the 2 targeted questions below:

1. Describe an occasion where you have managed a project. In particular, please provide examples of ways you have contributed to the efficiency of the project, tracked project milestones, and met deadlines (formal or informal).
2. Describe an occasion where you have had to self-reflect and show motivation to stay committed to a task when it became difficult or unfamiliar. What strategies and skills did you adapt to achieve work goals?

Please ensure you have considered the focus capabilities for this role outlined in the Role Description when answering the above questions.

Got a question?

For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Tara Shenoy on 0419 937 487 or via [email protected] using the subject line: Paralegal enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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 call Paola Pina on 02 8688 0638 or via [email protected].

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.

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