- Profile building role - manage key stakeholder relationships internally and externally

- Diverse workload + professional growth - wide variety of cases + in-house training opportunities

- A people-first culture - close knit team boosted by vibrant social events!

- 6-month max term contract offering multiple employee benefits

Flex your advanced legal skills in this high performing Legal & Compliance team in LeavePlus, where our mission is to support and protect the wellbeing of construction workers.

At a pivotal time in our enforcement journey, our in-house Litigation team plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of long service leave entitlements across the construction industry. You'll apply your successful paralegal skills alongside a highly specialised team of lawyers, supporting complex enforcement and recovery matters that deliver meaningful outcomes for Victorian workers.

Reporting to the Legal Manager (Litigation), you will contribute to a diverse range of litigation and enforcement activities, including legal research, drafting, evidence preparation, and court-ready documentation. This is an opportunity to apply your impressive litigation experience in a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where your attention to detail, legal acumen, and commitment to excellence will be celebrated.

What you'll do

- Conduct in-depth legal research to support litigation and enforcement matters.

- Draft legal documents, briefs of evidence, correspondence, court orders and preparation for court hearings

- Provide trusted support to our in-house lawyers across a diverse litigation portfolio.

- Maintain accurate legal records, files, and case documentation.





- Build trusted relationships with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Contribute to a team-driven, collaborative, values-led culture that puts our workers first.

What you'll bring

- Proven experience in legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skill with a critical eye for attention to detail.

- The ability to manage competing priorities with ease and thrive in a fast-paced, solutions-focused team.

- Deft relationship building skills and a history of building collaborative, valued partnerships across teams and external stakeholders

- An advanced knowledge of legal terminology, ability to apply legal research methods and documentation preparation.

What you'll need to have

- The confidence to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative.

- Productive organisational skills, with an uncanny ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines calmly.

- Proficiency in using legal databases and software including the Microsoft Office suite.

- A Degree in law, legal studies or other relevant discipline preferred.

- Prior experience working as a paralegal in a litigation team. (ideally in an In-house role.

- Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

If you're a priority-driven and detail-oriented Paralegal with litigation experience, ideally gained in an in-house environment and a natural relationship builder who communicates with clarity and professionalism, while thrive in a dynamic social team where integrity, accuracy, and purpose matters,

Applications will close 1 October , so

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📌 Paralegal (Melbourne)
🏢 LeavePlus
📍 Melbourne