Are you an experienced Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant looking to join a highly regarded Australian law firm where you'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile litigation and administrative law matters?
An exciting prospect has become available for an experienced Paralegal to join a leading Australian law firm in Melbourne. Working alongside experienced Lawyers in a collaborative and high-performing environment, you'll play a key role in supporting the delivery of complex matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced practice, enjoys taking ownership of their work, and is looking to further develop their career within Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Administrative Law.
The Role |
You will be responsible for providing high-quality paralegal support, including:
- Supporting Lawyers with the progression of complex litigation and dispute matters
- Assisting with document preparation, case management and file administration
- Reviewing and organising new matters and incoming instructions
- Preparing briefs, correspondence and other legal documentation
- Liaising with external stakeholders, experts and relevant third parties
- Monitoring key dates, deadlines and procedural requirements
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of a busy and high-volume caseload
About You |
- Previous experience as a Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant, ideally within Litigation, Dispute Resolution or Administrative Law
- Experience working within a high-volume litigation practice will be highly regarded
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach
- Ability to take ownership of your work and work effectively with minimal supervision
- Confident using Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with iManage/FileSite and Aderant Expert will be highly regarded
What's on Offer |
- Join a leading Australian law firm with an outstanding reputation in the market
- Collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team environment
- Genuine career development and structured learning opportunities
- Hybrid working arrangements and support to set up your home office
- Comprehensive wellbeing and employee benefits
- Opportunities to participate in pro bono and community initiatives
- Competitive salary package based on experience
Please note: Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or New Zealand Citizens with full working rights in Australia. Candidates requiring sponsorship or holding temporary working rights will not be considered.
If you're an experienced Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career and work on complex, high-profile matters within a highly regarded Government Advisory team, we'd love to hear from you.
The HLR Difference
At HarperLloyd Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in legal support recruitment and partner with firms known for their outstanding culture, reputation and career opportunities. All applications are handled with the strictest confidentiality, and we're committed to securing the best outcome for both our candidates and clients.