Job Description
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Profile building role - manage key stakeholder relationships internally and externally
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Diverse workload + professional growth - wide variety of cases + in-house training opportunities
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A people-first culture - close knit team boosted by vibrant social events!
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6-month max term contract offering multiple employee benefits
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What you'll do
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Conduct in-depth legal research to support litigation and enforcement matters.
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Draft legal documents, briefs of evidence, correspondence, court orders and preparation for court hearings
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Provide trusted support to our in-house lawyers across a diverse litigation portfolio.
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Maintain accurate legal records, files,



and case documentation.
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Build trusted relationships with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
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Contribute to a team-driven, collaborative, values-led culture that puts our workers first.
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What you'll bring
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Proven experience in legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skill with a critical eye for attention to detail.
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The ability to manage competing priorities with ease and thrive in a fast-paced, solutions-focused team.
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Deft relationship building skills and a history of building collaborative, valued partnerships across teams and external stakeholders
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An advanced knowledge of legal terminology, ability to apply legal research methods and documentation preparation.
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What you'll need to have
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The confidence to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative.
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Effective organisational skills, with an uncanny ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines calmly.
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Proficiency in using legal databases and software including the Microsoft Office suite.
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A Degree in law, legal studies or other relevant discipline preferred.
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Prior experience working as a paralegal in a litigation team. (ideally in an In-house role.
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Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.
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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,
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Applications will close 1 October, so

📌 Paralegal (Victoria)
🏢 LeavePlus
📍 Victoria