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Paralegal
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Temporary
- Analysis skills
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
Paralegal (Land Rights, Disputes & Advisory)
Slater and Gordon —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Parental leave
12h
Paralegal, Licensing
The Law Society of NSW —Sydney NSW
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
Quick Apply
11h
Legal Assistant (Abuse Law)
Maurice Blackburn —Darwin NT
- Contract
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
1d
Paralegal or Senior Paralegal - Personal Injury
Shine Lawyers —Chermside QLD
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Work from home
Senior Paralegal
Legal Aid Commission, Office of the —Sydney NSW
- $99,938 - $110,271 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
4d
Paralegal - Legal Specialist Committees, Legal Practice
Office of Public Prosecutions —Melbourne VIC
- $81,496 - $98,955 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Databases
5h
Legal Assistant – Property & Development
Coulter Legal —Geelong VIC
- Part-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
Conveyancing Paralegal - Enoggera
bytherules Conveyancing —Enoggera QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Legal Secretary/Paralegal, Wills & Estates
Cowell Clarke —Greater Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
Conveyancing Paralegal - Maroochydore
bytherules Conveyancing —Maroochydore QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant
Reclaim Legal —Sunshine VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick Apply
13d
Senior Paralegal
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Sydney NSW
- $99,938 - $110,271 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Communication skills
4d
Conveyancing Paralegal - Cairns/Townsville
bytherules Conveyancing —Cairns QLD
- Urgently hiring
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick Apply
Paralegal - Insurance
Mills Oakley —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
- Referral program
1d
Contracts Administrator/Engineering Paralegal
Moffatt & Nichol —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Office
- Office experience
Quick Apply
Senior Paralegal
GMP —Parramatta NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Office experience
Quick Apply
Contracts Administrator
AVID Property Group —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Sales
- Administrative experience
8d
Legal Secretary
Wotton Kearney —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
3d
Experienced Paralegal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Administrative Law)
Maddocks —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave

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Analysis skills
Working with children
Blue Card
Graduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Legal drafting
Organisational skills
Graduate diploma
Communication skills
Time management

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About the Role:
As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people by processing and assessing blue card applications for people who have criminal histories or other assessable information. Your legal acumen and attention to detail will be crucial in assessing applications and providing sound advice based on the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000.

What You'll Do:
Assess blue card applications in the best interests of children
Conduct risk assessments and draft clear, evidence-based recommendations
Liaise with applicants and stakeholders, gathering and recording critical information
Provide clear legal and procedural advice to internal and external stakeholders
Manage case files efficiently and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team
Contribute to a positive team environment and uphold our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What we're looking for:
Legal acumen and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, in particular the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong written communication, especially in drafting legal documents and reports
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and make informed decisions.
A passion for safeguarding Queensland's children and young people

Why Join Us?

Be part of a mission-driven team that values integrity and impact
Build your legal career in a unique and meaningful area of public service
Generous leave entitlements and flexible work options
Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven team culture
Competitive salary with superannuation and salary packaging options
Continuous applicant pool - apply once and be considered for future opportunities!

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What you need to know before applying

To be eligible for employment in this position, you must hold a university degree (undergraduate and/or postgraduate including graduate certificate and graduate diploma) from a recognised tertiary institution in one of the following disciplines:

Law
Social work
Human Services or social welfare
Psychology or behavioural science
You will need to provide a copy of your qualifications, with originals sighted prior to engagement. If your qualification is from an overseas institution, you are responsible for obtaining official recognition (see https://desbt.qld.gov.au/training/training-careers/osqrecognition). You will be required to provide this prior to engagement.
If you are placed in the applicant pool, you may be offered an opportunity to participate in the next selection activity.
By submitting an application, you will not automatically be considered for other advertised vacancies across the department.

If you wish to apply for other roles or continuous applicant pool for our Legal/Assessment Officer (PO3) in our division, you will need to apply via Smart Jobs and follow the process outlined in that vacancy.

Apply now and help shape a safer future for Queensland's children.

Your legal skills can make a lasting impact, one application at a time.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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