PARALEGAL

Personnel Area: City Administration and Governance

Branch: City Legal

Salary Range: Band 3 $76,297 to $81,262 + 14% Superannuation

(Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Permanent full-time

Location: Brisbane CBD

Our Business

Brisbane City Council is one of the largest local governments in the Asia-Pacific region and one of the biggest employers in Queensland. We have more than 300 job types across a broad range of service areas, with roles that serve our community. We employ an inclusive and diverse workforce, with great benefits and flexible work options. A job with us offers skill development, career mobility and access to benefits that matter. 

Our Branch

City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council. We provide a comprehensive range of cost-effective legal services, adding value to Council's core business and major projects.

The Role

Are you a paralegal with an interest in planning and development law, looking for an in-house role?

As a Paralegal in the Planning Appeals team, you will provide critical support and administrative assistance to five specialist lawyers and a Senior Paralegal in a fast-paced legal environment. This is a dynamic and diverse role where you will be assisting with the management of Court deadlines, the preparation and delivery of legal documents and generally assisting the team with the conduct of Planning and Environment Court proceedings.

This role requires a keen eye for detail to ensure all documents are accurate and professionally presented for legal proceedings. Strong organisational skills and a commitment to quality assurance are essential. If you can maintain precision under pressure and keep up with a fast-moving legal environment, you’ll excel in this role.

Due to the nature of the work, this is a full-time, in-office position.

In this role you will:

• provide a variety of administration support to legal practitioners
• Facilitate and prepare important legal documents, including court forms and briefs for counsel and experts
• assist in trial preparation.

To be successful you will have:

• a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn
• demonstrated administrative and organisational skills 
• very high attention to detail
• the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• have ability to use Microsoft Office, records management, and other computerised support systems.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary.

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position.

This role may require a Criminal History Check.

For more information: Please call Tania Heyblom on 07 3178 2146.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Friday 4 April 2025 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.