Paralegal - Criminal Assets Litigation (Western Command)

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Policing for a safer Australia - the world is changing, crime is changing, we are changing to meet new challenges. The mission of the AFP is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT.

The AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce adopts a coordinated and proactive approach to the confiscation of assets related to Commonwealth crime. It brings together expertise in investigations, litigation, intelligence, forensic accounting and other specialist resources and representatives from key partner agencies including the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC), Australian Border Force (ABF) and Australian Transaction Analysis and Reporting Centre (AUSTRAC). The main aim of the taskforce is to enhance the identification of Criminal Assets and benefits derived from crime, and to pursue their confiscation.

As an inclusive organisation, the AFP provides opportunity for all Australians to fairly gain employment in the AFP. We appreciate that everyone is unique and acknowledge that diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making. To support our employees we also provide flexible work arrangements.

What is the role?

Are you a second or third year law student, or a person with paralegal experience looking for casual paralegal work and want to work for a dynamic, fast paced and leading national and international organisation?

The Criminal Assets Litigation Team has casual work opportunities for Paralegals in Perth, Western Australia. You would gain experience working in a Government legal practice that manages complex and sensitive civil litigation matters aimed at confiscating Criminal Assets.

You will also be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. It is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below.

What will you do?

Subject to business needs, available hours will vary and duties may include the following:

• Providing general support to our team of litigation lawyers
• Preparing briefs to counsel, reviewing and providing summaries of evidence, drafting court documents including affidavits and motions
• Assisting at court and with Examinations in the AAT
• Undertaking legal research and project work
• Performing some general administration and file maintenance, including scanning, printing and filing, file opening and closing and data entry

Essential Requirements

• You must be an Australian Citizen
• The ability to obtain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret) security clearance
• Excellent team orientation and a positive attitude
• Effective time management skills and an outcomes focus to meet assigned deadlines
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The professional maturity to work in a high pressure and high security environment
• Pass the AFP Employment Suitability Questionnaire (ESQ) including passing initial and periodic drug test

Additional Information

• Positions are AFP Band 1 casual positions 
• Proof of a minimum of two COVID-19 vaccinations (or one dose if the Janssen vaccine was used) will be required if an offer of employment is made. 
• Diversity and inclusion is an operational priority for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). To be an effective police force, we must be reflective of the community we serve, working across languages, cultures and transnational borders. The 2023-26 Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is the guiding framework for delivering the AFP’s diversity and inclusion goals and reflecting our commitment to being an employer of choice, incorporating diversity and inclusion principles in day-to-day practice and building a psychologically and culturally safe workplace. This includes hiring people from diverse backgrounds who bring their lived experience to contribute, and add value, to the AFP. Find out more about how the AFP embraces diversity and inclusion.

Contact Officer - Fiona Reading,

Contact Officer Phone: 02 5126 8280, ​

Contact Officer Email: Fiona.Reading@afp.gov.au

Applications Close: 11:59pm (AEDT) 21/04/2024