Paralegal

Paralegal. Full time, ongoing permanent position. Applications close on 11:59pm Sunday, 18 October 2026.

About the role:

Working closely with solicitors, leaders and support staff across PASL, you will provide a combination of paralegal, legal administrative and legal research support to assist the Division in delivering its operational and strategic priorities.

You will:

• Conduct legal research and preparing written legal materials, including memoranda, correspondence, summaries and draft documents.
• Provide high-quality legal administrative support to the Division.
• Assist with subpoenas to produce, including identifying, reviewing, redacting and producing materials in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Manage requests for access to and disclosure of OPP records from legal practitioners, government agencies and members of the public.
• Develop and maintaining legal content and resources within the OPP's knowledge management systems.
• Support solicitors with case-related processes, stakeholder engagement and document preparation.
• Contribute to projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance legal service delivery and organisational capability.

We are initially recruiting for one position, with further roles expected to be approved shortly. Candidates shortlisted through this process may be considered for future vacancies as they arise.

About you:

You are a highly organised and proactive individual who thrives in a professional environment and enjoys working across a variety of legal matters.

You'll bring:

• Experience in a paralegal, legal administration, legal research or related support role.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A high level of attention to detail and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience within a legal, government or professional services environment will be highly regarded.

About Us:

The Office of Public Prosecutions (OPP) is an independent statutory authority responsible for conducting serious criminal prosecutions across Victoria on behalf of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). Our team, consisting of over 475 skilled professionals, supports the work of the DPP, the Chief Crown Prosecutor, and Crown Prosecutors. We strive to be a criminal justice system leader and a dynamic organisation, continually adapting to deliver effective outcomes for our people and the community.

At the heart of the criminal justice system are people - practitioners and the community we serve. Our vision is to lead in legal excellence, fostering an innovative, supportive environment with a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Apply Now:

Applications must contain a resume and cover letter.

You will be required to complete the online Key Selection Criteria questions located on the last page of the online application form. A separate document responding to the key selection criteria is not required.

Applications close on 11.59pm Sunday 18 October 2026

In accordance with the VPS recruitment process all candidates are subject to complete a pre-employment misconduct screening declaration. Further information is available on the VPSC website:  https://vpsc.vic.gov.au/resources/pre-employment-screening-misconduct-victorian-public-service/

The OPP is committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.  People from all cultural backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, particularly applicants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, or those who may experience disability related barriers in securing employment.