Paralegal - Legal Service

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) works in partnership with 15 National Boards to implement the national regulatory scheme for health professionals. The purpose of health practitioner regulation is to protect the public by ensuring that only health practitioners who have the skills, qualifications and knowledge to provide safe care are registered.

Reporting to the Practice Manager, National Legal Practice; the Paralegal – Legal is responsible for providing high quality legal case management and administrative support to the legal practice, with the ability to work across all unit functions within the practice

This is a full time, permanent role within the Legal Service.  This role may be based in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, or Sydney.  

In this role you will:

• Actively participate in activities and demonstrate behaviours that enable a positive, team-based performance culture and staff wellbeing.
• Provide high quality paralegal support through managing the discovery phase of allocated cases including research, investigating precedents and drafting materials for lawyers and managers as part of ongoing legal case file management; facilitating all administration during the life of a matter and the timely implementation of outcomes and reporting requirements in support of Ahpra lawyers.
• Autonomously manage complex administrative tasks including background research, extensive document management or retrieval and the preparation of materials for external information release, including preparation of evidentiary certificates when required.
• Actively participate in the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to improve the performance of the legal function and collaboration across Regulatory Operations

As the ideal candidate, you will demonstrate the following:

• Diploma/Degree in Business Administration or Paralegal qualifications or equivalent and/or relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-quality administrative support in a complex work and high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing support across the full range of legal administrative activities, including but not limited to, case management, correspondence, document management, legal research, and.
• Demonstrated experience providing quality customer service in a complex, time pressured environment, including the ability to prioritise workload in response to time critical targets.

Role Description:  Paralegal - CL5 FINAL.pdf

What we offer:

• Work/life balance with the flexibility to work both in the office and at home – the best of both worlds
• A friendly and supportive working culture with an active social club
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank Private
• Open plan workspaces in a 5-star rated building in a central location
• Attractive salary of $97,122 per annum plus Superannuation

To apply:

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application.
• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the requirements in the position description
• Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process
• For any queries or a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Recruitment on ***********@ahpra.gov.au
• Closing Date: 11:30pm AESDT on Monday 25th March 2024

 Offer of employment is subject to successful background (pre-employment screening) and Criminal History checks.

Ahpra is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage people of all abilities to apply, particularly people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, and those who may experience diversity or disability related barriers in securing employment.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

With respect, no agencies please.