Paralegal

 

Main characteristics

Location

Newcastle, New South Wales

Company

Department of Communities and Justice

Salary

74117

Employment type

Contract\u002FTemp

Category

Legal

Job summary

Company description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Job description:

Department of Communities and Justice

Paralegal - Clerk Grade 3/4

Temporary Full-Time

Location: Central Coast & Newcastle

About us

The vision of Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ), Community Services, is to empower all people to live fulfilling lives and achieve their potential in inclusive communities. We collaborate with government, non-government and community partners to work with children, adults, families and communities to improve lives and realise potential, with a focus on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage.

About the role

Hunter Central Coast Child and family District Unit (HCC CFDU) provides support to Non-Government Funded Service Providers who case manage children and young people in the care of the Minister.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide paralegal services and support to the HCC CFDU Court team. Tasks such as assisting our court team and Funded Service Providers in preparing guardianship and restoration applications, affidavits, care plans, subpoenas and subpoena schedules, Assessment Applications and s82 and s76 reports in the Children's Court of NSW for children and young persons in out-of-home care.

The role will require liaising with Non-Government Funded Service Provider teams and reviewing large volumes of casework material in order to assist with drafting court documents and correspondence in accordance with the legislative requirements under the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998.

You will also be required to assist with reviewing and processing Victims of Crime applications, coordination of audits and follow up regarding Notices of Decision. This will involve liaising with DCJ legal officers and providing advice and assistance regarding claims against the state, wills and estates, organising trust accounts with the Trustee and Guardian and will also include performing various administrative responsibilities.

Hunter Central Coast Child and Family District Unit is split over two locations - Gosford and Newcastle. This role can be primarily based in either office. The successful candidate will be required to work from the other office on occasion, depending on demand, team meetings etc.

This is a temporary role in accordance with the Government Sector Employment Act 2013 for a period of up to 30 June 2023.

A Recruitment Pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if and as they arise.

Essential Requirements
Ability to travel between our Central Coast and Newcastle offices National Criminal History Record Check in accordance with the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012

In return for your commitment, dedication and passion, DCJ offers:

DCJ Clerk Grade 3/4. Salary range $74,118 - $81,157 plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits Flexible work practices Opportunities for learning and development and internal career progression

How to apply

To apply, you must: Submit an up-to-date resume which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.

Submit a covering letter (2 pages maximum) which includes a response to the two (2) targeted questions below.

Describe a recent example where you worked with other team members to deliver a key priority? What was your role and how did you work with others to deliver the result?

Describe a situation from your experience where you held an alternate view to others you were working with. Identify the steps you took to share your views while maintaining your working relationship. Identify the outcome and whether you would do anything differently if given another opportunity.

Part of the assessment process will include additional online capability testing, skills testing or work samples in accordance with the new Government Sector Employment Act 2013, therefore you may be contacted to participate. You will also be asked to complete a Health Declaration Form in later stages of the assessment process.

Find out more

Click here to view the role description.

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Please submit your application online including the information outlined above.

Closing date: Thursday 21st of July 2022 at 11:59pm

For enquiries: Jacqui Tascher

P: 0409 311 936
E: [Apply online]

If you experience technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact [Apply online]

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace

We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal people, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact Peter Luong - [Apply online] and advise us of your preferred method of communication.

If you are looking for more information about workplace adjustments at DCJ, please visit our Careers site.

IMPORTANT

To ensure recruitment at the Department of Communities and Justice continues without interruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, some interviews and assessments may be performed using alternative methods.

This may include video interviewing, telephone interviewing and online assessments. If you are successful following review of your application, you may need to perform assessments and/or interviews via online platforms using a PC, laptop or smart phone. By doing so, we will be adhering to the strict social distancing advice currently in place.

A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.

Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.