Company Description

Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers is a specialist firm focused on building and property disputes, professional liability, and corporate liability. The firm is known for its rigorous and disciplined approach to conflict resolution and litigation, enabling it to deliver strong outcomes for clients. Team members work closely with clients to understand the full context of each matter and to identify all relevant facts.

Brockhill & Usherwood Lawyers collaborates with clients to design innovative strategies and applies disciplined advocacy to achieve the best possible results. The firm maintains a client-centered, detail-oriented practice supported by accessible communication channels and modern technology.

Role Description

We are seeking and applicant with a minimum of six years litigation experience.

For the right applicant a generous employment package can be agreed.

Further, work from home arrangements can also be agreed and subject to work commitments. The principal lawyer often attends the Melbourne office two days per week and would expect an employee to be there at least that often.

The Litigation Paralegal will support lawyers in managing complex building, property, professional liability, and corporate liability matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with experts,



clients and preparing and formatting emails and letters legal documents, assisting with pleadings, affidavits and discovery. This also includes liaising with Courts and VCAT and filing documents and maintaining accurate records and timelines.

The Litigation

Paralegal will liaise with clients, experts, and court staff, and help coordinate hearings, mediations, and conferences. This is a full time, hybrid role based in Melbourne, VIC, with a mix of in-office work and some work from home.

Qualifications

- Strong skills in Legal Document Preparation and Document Review, including drafting, formatting, and organizing litigation documentation.
- Experience assisting with Pleadings, affidavits, filing documents at VCAT, County Court and Supreme Court, including preparing drafts, compiling supporting materials, and managing filing requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfort with legal practice management software Smokeball or similar, document management tools, and standard office applications.
- Ability to work collaboratively with lawyers and support staff, maintain client confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.

📌 Litigation Paralegal (Melbourne)
🏢 Brockhill u0026 Usherwood Lawyers
📍 Melbourne