About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Paralegal to join our Melbourne CBD practice, working predominantly in civil litigation arising from motor vehicle collisions.

This is a hands-on file management role with exposure to matters from initial referral and pre-litigation recovery through to defended court proceedings.

The successful applicant will work directly and exclusively with a senior member of our motor vehicle litigation team, assisting with the day-to-day management and progression of a portfolio of motor vehicle recovery matters.

Previous experience working in a legal environment is required. Experience in civil litigation, particularly motor vehicle collision or recovery matters, will be a significant advantage.

Please note, this is a full-time, office-based position in our Melbourne CBD office, five days per week. There is no work-from-home arrangement available for this role.

Key responsibilities

- Obtaining client instructions and gathering and managing supporting evidence

- Liaising with clients, insurers, opposing parties and other relevant third parties

- Preparing correspondence, claims and court documents

- Assisting with discovery, interrogatories and other litigation processes

- Preparing and filing documents in the Magistrates' Court





- Preparing Court Books and briefs for barristers

Skills & Qualities Required

- Excellent verbal communication skills

- Patience, particularly when dealing with clients and repeated follow-ups

- Exceptional attention to detail

- Excellent organisation and time management

- Solid ability to prioritise competing tasks and recognise genuinely urgent matters

- Initiative and resourcefulness when investigating unfamiliar tasks

- Ability to manage a large number of active files without losing track of follow-ups

- Good judgement and willingness to double-check when unsure

- Ability to learn and follow established systems and processes

- Strong written communication skills

- Previous legal experience essential

- Civil litigation experience highly regarded, particularly motor vehicle collision matters

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your application through SEEK, including your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant legal experience and any experience in civil litigation or motor vehicle collision matters.

For further information or questions regarding the position, please contact Chiara at [email protected].

📌 Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Melbourne)
🏢 John Curtain & Associates
📍 Melbourne