Job Description
Paralegal | 12-Month Contract | 0.6 FTE
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Join Australia's leading specialist medico-legal law firm and make a difference for medical professionals across Australia.
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Avant Law is seeking a Paralegal to join our Perth team on a 12-month contract, working 0.6 FTE.
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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or paralegal to work alongside specialist medico-legal solicitors and gain exposure to a diverse range of medical indemnity matters.
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If you are passionate about collaboration, advocacy and delivering high-quality support to clients and members, we would love to hear from you.
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About the Role
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Working closely with our Perth legal team, you will provide high-quality paralegal and administrative support to our solicitors and contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of Avant Law.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Supporting solicitors with the management of legal matters and the effective functioning of the Legal team.
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Preparing and formatting legal documentation, including briefs and correspondence.
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Assisting with court and tribunal filings and liaising with witnesses, experts, court and tribunal staff.
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Maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal files.
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Assisting with the processing of invoices for professional legal services.
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Coordinating meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
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Processing accounts payable invoices, monthly billings and Mastercard reconciliations.
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Providing general administrative support to the Perth legal team.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Previous experience in a paralegal or administrative role within a legal environment.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.




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Fast and accurate typing skills, including experience with digital dictation.
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Experience drafting and formatting legal documentation.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
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Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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Experience preparing, maintaining and managing legal files.
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Why join Avant Law?
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At Avant Law, you will have the opportunity to:
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Work for Australia's largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
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Benefit from a solid and consistent pipeline of work from Avant Insurance, our instructing client, who are co-located with our legal team.
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Work across a broad and diverse range of medical indemnity matters.
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Work alongside and learn from some of the leading specialist medico-legal solicitors in Australia.
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Be part of an open, supportive and highly collaborative team environment
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If you are looking for a part-time paralegal opportunity where you can use your skills while gaining valuable exposure to specialist medico-legal work.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.
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We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.
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Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.
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If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at
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📌 Paralegal (Perth)
🏢 Avant Mutual
📍 Perth