Paralegal — Local Govt with Flexible Hours & Great Leave

Melton City Council; Melton; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs (Accrued Day Off) per year

5 weeks annual leave

Genuine Flexible work options

Additional $500 per annum pro rata for

superannuation for female employees 45

GMHBA health plan

16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is

paid during parental leave)

3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking a capable Paralegal to join the Legal and Property Team at the Melton Civic Centre. The role supports the delivery of legal services, FOI functions, and place naming, reporting to the Senior Lawyer and Property Advisor.

Based at the Melton Civic Centre, the role offers a chance to gain local government experience, work on community-facing matters, and develop skills within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in legal administration or substantial experience in a paralegal role is highly desirable.
• Work autonomously and manage time, including setting priorities and deadlines.
• Interpret legislation and perform legal research, including electronic research, in current and emerging areas of law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide confidential administrative legal support to the Legal Team; manage records and prepare legal documents.
• Process requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and related procedures.
• Assist with policy development and implement procedures as required.
• Undertake legal research and prepare case summaries as directed.
• Handle information requests from agencies ensuring compliance with privacy laws.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Legal research

Education

Tertiary qualification in legal administration

Job description

Melton City Council is seeking a capable Paralegal to join the Legal and Property Team at the Melton Civic Centre. The role supports the delivery of legal services, FOI functions, and place naming, reporting to the Senior Lawyer and Property Advisor.

Based at the Melton Civic Centre, the role offers a chance to gain local government experience, work on community-facing matters, and develop skills within a collaborative team.