Paralegal

$89K – $93K Total Remuneration Package 

$80K – $84K Base Salary 

Location: Nambour

Vacancy No: 2602

Permanent - Full-time

Applications close: Sunday, 03 July 2022 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

There is no better place to work than with an outstanding organisation like Sunshine Coast Council.

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, Council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy. 

About the Role

The Legal Services Branch is responsible for delivery of professional legal advice and services. 

Undertake paralegal, leasing and conveyancing duties under minimal supervision from senior legal officers and provide confidential and professional high level administrative assistance to facilitate the effective and efficient operation of Council’s Legal Services Branch.

Key Duties

• Undertake both standard and complex paralegal leasing, conveyancing and delegated signatory duties under minimal supervision from senior legal officers including conduct of matters, liaison with clients, preparation of legal documentation and general administration duties, including registrations, searches and other dealings.
• Independently draft correspondence and legal documentation adopting and adapting appropriate precedents and formats for the purchase and sale of Council real estate, land transactions, registration of freehold and state leases and attendances relating to easements and road resumptions. 
• Take instructions and liaise with representatives from other branches (e.g. Property Management Branch and Strategic Property) and external law firms to gather relevant information to facilitate excellent conveyancing outcomes. 
• Establish and maintain an effective legal information management system, including an electronic legal precedent database and legal opinions database.

About you

• You will possess a tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Local Government or Law or other relevant disciplines and/or extensive equivalent relevant experience.
• You will have demonstrated paralegal, leasing and conveyancing experience and knowledge of legal procedures, documentation, terminology and relevant legislation.
• You will have experience in conducting legal matters under minimal supervision, including file conduct through to completion, stamping, attendance at settlement, preparation of legal documentation and correspondence in various property matters .
• You will demonstrate problem solving ability, including the ability to prioritise work and meet regular deadlines under pressure, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits which include but are not limited to:

• 9-day fortnight - to support your enjoyment of the lifestyle benefits the Sunshine Coast has to offer.
• Hybrid work model –WFH options and in the office.
• Provision of 17.5% loading when taking annual leave (4 weeks entitlement per year)
• Generous superannuation benefits - Council will also contribute 12% superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply for this job’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2021-2025. 

For specific enquiries contact Michelle Leong during business hours on 0427 193 354.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team joinusnow@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. 

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.