Environment Protection Authority Victoria · 664 Collins Street, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
About the Organisation
EPA is currently transitioning to a new operating model, creating a range of opportunities across the organisation. We’re looking for talented people to join us and contribute to EPA’s important work protecting Victoria’s environment and community.
EPA works to prevent and reduce the harmful effect of pollution and waste on Victoria's environment and people. We work with community, industry and businesses. As the needs of Victorians change, we must be equipped to adapt and respond to a range of factors.
We are a workplace committed to new ways of working, EPA celebrates diversity of people and lifestyles. We offer a wide range of practical options to support both your work and personal life.
The EPA Experience
See the impact in the communities we live in: at EPA you see your work first-hand
Range of internal working groups, networks and volunteering opportunities
On-the-job training for a wide range of environmental roles
Flexible start and finish times, as well as compressed work week options
About the role:
As Paralegal, you will provide administrative, legal research and practical legal support across the full range of services delivered by EPA's Legal practice domains across the Regulatory Advice & Litigation, Prosecutions and Civil Enforcement, Corporate Legal and Information Governance and the Office of General Counsel. Using initiative, judgement and clear communication, you will help solicitors deliver high-quality legal services aligned with EPA's strategic priorities.
This is an opportunity to build experience in a regulatory legal environment while contributing to legal research, document preparation, litigation support, records management and statutory and Court obligations, including Freedom of Information applications, subpoenas and other statutory information requests.
Our legal team leadership is committed to investing in emerging legal talent. For candidates pursuing a legal career, this role offers the opportunity to develop practical legal skills and access to a structured progression pathway from Paralegal to Law Graduate and Solicitor through EPA's Legal Officer Adaptive Structure.
In this role you will:
Deliver responsive paralegal services that assist our legal practitioners and leaders to conduct our legal work.
Conduct legal research, investigate options and prepare draft reports, advice, correspondence and briefings.
Draft and review legal documents, file documents and maintain accurate, up-to-date legal records.
Assist with the preparation of court documents, including Court Books, Briefs of Evidence, Affidavitsand associated court documents, as well as monitoring hearings, filing deadlines and related procedural requirements.
Support the delivery of statutory and non-statutory obligations, including Freedom of Information requests and subpoenas, and develop procedures that improve service delivery.
Required Skills
Knowledge of law and legal procedures applicable to a statutory regulatory agency, or the ability to quickly gain this knowledge
Understanding the procedural aspects of civil and criminal litigation in the VCAT, Magistrates, County, Supreme and Appellate Courts, or the ability to quickly become familiar with relevant procedures
Ability to conduct legal research, assess options and prepare clear draft legal documents, correspondence, reports and briefings
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, including maintaining legal records and monitoring court hearings and due dates
Initiative, sound judgement, and communication skills, with the ability to legal practitioners and contribute to continuous improvement
Work Authorization
EPA Victoria recognises the value of the diversity, strength, and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as we work with Traditional Owners to care for our environment. We provide a culturally safe and embracing work environment.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to merit, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We believe our workforce should represent the diversity of the lands upon which we reside; and we actively embrace staff of different abilities, orientations, backgrounds, faiths, and genders.
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