At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors with legal documentation and manage diverse medico-legal matters.
- Company: Avant, Australia's leading medical defence organisation with over 130 years of experience.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent role with a supportive team and valuable experience.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a top medico-legal firm and make a real impact in the legal field.
- Qualifications: Experience in paralegal roles, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
- Paralegal | Full-time Permanent | Brisbane
- About Avant
Avant is Australia’s leading medical defence organisation, with over 130 years of experience protecting Australian medical professionals.
Representing more than 90,000 health practitioners and medical students, we are committed to supporting our members throughout their careers.
About the role
Avant Law is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Brisbane team on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established legal support professional to work alongside leading medico-legal solicitors, supporting a diverse range of medical indemnity matters in a collaborative and professional environment.
You will play an important role in the day-to-day management of legal matters, ensuring documentation is accurate, deadlines are met and the practice operates efficiently.
Key responsibilities
- Provide paralegal and administrative support to solicitors across a range of medico-legal matters.
- Draft, prepare and format legal documents, briefs, correspondence, summaries and chronologies.
- Maintain legal files, coordinate court filings and liaise with courts, tribunals, witnesses and experts.
- Monitor deadlines and manage competing priorities to support the progression of legal matters.
- Assist with member advice lines, meeting coordination, invoicing and general practice administration
About you
You are an organised, proactive legal support professional with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy legal environment.
You will bring
- Demonstrated experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
- Experience preparing legal documentation and maintaining legal files.
- Experience preparing briefs and chronologies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Accurate and efficient typing skills, including digital dictation.
- Strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work independently.
Why join Avant Law?
- Work with Australia’s largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of medical indemnity cases.
- Collaborate with leading specialist medico-legal solicitors.
- Enjoy a consistent pipeline of work through our close relationship with Avant Insurance.
- Join a supportive team where your experience and contribution are valued.
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Paralegal in Brisbane employer: Avant Mutual Group
Avant is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work within Australia's largest medical defence organisation. With a strong commitment to professional development, a collaborative culture, and flexible hybrid working arrangements, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector. Join us to be part of a values-driven team that prioritises member support and risk management excellence.
