Paralegal Officer

Discover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!Working within In-house Legal, you will be involved in providing assistance to Lawyers within the Appeals and Prosecutions team. In-house Legal provides legal services to three agencies – Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Resources, and Department of Environment, Science and Innovation. Check out our video!Job details Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible full-time
Occupational group Justice & Legal
Classification AO4
Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City
Job ad reference QLD/562765/24
Closing date 20-May-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2027
Contact person Eileen Doyle
Contact details Phone: 0481 483 255
Access theAbout us:
The Queensland resources sector is changing. At the Department of Resources, we juggle new demands, rapid changes and shifts in community knowledge and expectation. We play an active role in the delivery of key government priorities, such as the implementation of a renewable energy economy, assisting in Path to Treaty, recognition of Native Title Rights and capitalising on our resources for sustainable economic prosperity. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!About the role:In this role you will:

• Support the Appeals and Prosecutions Group lawyers in conducting:

o prosecutions in relation to breaches of the three agencies' legislation.
o appeals from prosecutions and from decisions made under the agencies' legislation.

• Under supervision, collate and prepare briefs to Counsel, briefs of evidence, disclosure material and appeal record books.
• Draft simple correspondence, handle simple contact clients and external legal service providers.
• Assist lawyers with document management tasks, for example, saving documents in the records management system and preparing bundles of documents for Court.
• Maintain the team's litigation lists, which summarise current matters before the Court and are used in reporting to Executive Management of the three agencies.
• Maintain the team's case list, ensuring that matters are updated regularly.
• Research legislation, court cases, archived files, or dated matter information for use by the team.

This position requires:

• Experience in paralegal work and supporting a team of lawyers, or similar administrative experience, or an understanding of the laws of Queensland.

Why join us?
We are committed to being a workplace that focusses on people. This is about building resilience, encouraging innovation, and understanding that learning is a journey that never ends.
We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful place to work where all staff feel valued.
We are a mobile, flexible, and agile workforce. We live by our guiding principles - proactive, courageous, pragmatic, collaborate, resilient and respectful - underpinned by the Queensland public service values.What we offer?

• Competitive superannuation and salary sacrificing options
• Flexible working options that encourage a healthy work-life balance
• A variety of fantastic leave provisions, supported across the broader Queensland public sector
• Rewarding professional career development and training opportunities
• Relocation assistance and provisions
• Have visible impact in your community, and directly contribute to making good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle for all Queenslanders

Work in an inclusive work culture while making an impactful difference for all Queenslanders. To know more about the benefits of working with the Department of Resources clickDiscover a purpose-driven career with Resources. Unleash your potential, grow, and make a difference. Join Resources and #MakeADifference!Applications will remain current for 12 monthsFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Please ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.