At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors with legal matters and manage documentation in a dynamic law firm.
- Company: Join Avant Law, Australia's leading medico-legal law firm.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, work part-time, and collaborate with top legal professionals.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team culture and diverse legal exposure.
- Why this job: Make a real difference for medical professionals while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a legal environment and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Join Australia’s leading specialist medico-legal law firm and make a difference for medical professionals across Australia.
Avant Law is seeking a
Paralegal to join our Canberra team on a part-time permanent basis 0.6 FTE .
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or paralegal to work alongside specialist medico-legal solicitors and gain exposure to a diverse range of medical indemnity matters.
If you are passionate about collaboration, advocacy and delivering high-quality support to clients and members, we would love to hear from you.
Paralegal | Permanent part-time position | 0.6 FTE
Join Australia’s leading specialist medico-legal law firm and make a difference for medical professionals across Australia.
Avant Law is seeking a
Paralegal to join our Canberra team on a part-time permanent basis 0.6 FTE .
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced legal administrator or paralegal to work alongside specialist medico-legal solicitors and gain exposure to a diverse range of medical indemnity matters.
If you are passionate about collaboration, advocacy and delivering high-quality support to clients and members, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
Working closely with our ACT legal team, you will provide high-quality paralegal and administrative support to our solicitors and contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of Avant Law.
Your responsibilities will include
- Supporting solicitors with the management of legal matters and the effective functioning of the Legal team.
- Preparing and formatting legal documentation, including briefs and correspondence.
- Assisting with court and tribunal filings and liaising with witnesses, experts, court and tribunal staff.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date legal files.
- Assisting with the processing of invoices for professional legal services.
- Coordinating meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Processing accounts payable invoices, monthly billings and Mastercard reconciliations.
- Providing general administrative support to the Perth legal team.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have
- Previous experience in a paralegal or administrative role within a legal environment .
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Fast and accurate typing skills, including experience with digital dictation.
- Experience drafting and formatting legal documentation.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
- Experience preparing, maintaining and managing legal files.
Why join Avant Law?
At Avant Law, you will have the opportunity to
- Work for
Australia’s largest specialist medico-legal law firm .
- Benefit from a strong and consistent pipeline of work from Avant Insurance, our instructing client, who are co-located with our legal team.
- Work across a broad and diverse range of medical indemnity matters .
- Work alongside and learn from some of the leading specialist medico-legal solicitors in Australia .
- Be part of an open, supportive and highly collaborative team environment
If you are looking for a part-time paralegal opportunity where you can use your skills while gaining valuable exposure to specialist medico-legal work,
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Paralegal in Canberra 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.
