Paralegal Litigation Risk & Enforcement in Brisbane

Our purpose is to protect, enable and promote the integrity and reputation of Council. We work closely with and provide support to the Lord Mayor and Councillors, the Chief Executive Officer and all Council Programs.

City Legal is a specialist provider of legal services to Brisbane City Council. We provide a comprehensive range of cost-effective legal services, adding value to Council's core business and major projects. The Litigation, Risk and Enforcement team conducts a broad range of civil litigation and regulatory matters and advises on enforcement, legal risk, statutory interpretation and Council’s public-facing functions. The team values practical judgment, clear communication, collaboration and effective legal processes and precedents.

We are seeking a capable and organised Paralegal to provide practical legal and administrative support across a broad range of Council litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters. Working closely with the team’s lawyers, you will assist with legal research, evidence and court documents, coordinate matter files and deadlines, maintain accurate records, and progress debt recovery and other defined legal work with an appropriate level of supervision. This is a hands-on role for someone who can identify what is needed, work carefully through legal and factual material, and keep matters moving in a busy practice. You will combine paralegal work with essential administrative support and contribute to the team’s precedents, systems and ways of working.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting lawyers with legal research and preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
• Supporting minor legal matters, such as debt recovery activities.
• Preparing and maintaining document registers, document lists and legal files.
• Maintaining accurate records using legal and corporate systems.
• Coordinating team calendars, meetings and administrative activities.
• Coordinating briefs to counsel, filing and service, meetings, calendars and other administrative requirements for the team.
• Monitoring and tracking legal matters to ensure deadlines are met.
• Providing responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of team precedents, procedures and knowledge.

To be successful you will have:

• Experience providing paralegal and legal administrative support, including document management, preparation of document registers and lists, file maintenance and calendar coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to manage minor legal matters with limited supervision, including drafting legal documentation and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of legal procedures, legal documents, legal terminology and legal research techniques.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of customer service and work effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to research, analyse information and solve problems.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to accept feedback, support team objectives and contribute to improved precedents, processes and ways of working.
• Sound attention to detail and the ability to organise evidence and documents, maintain accurate matter records and monitor legal and procedural deadlines.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• Flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements.
• Free gym and wellness centre.
• Award winning superannuation fund.
• Generous leave provisions.

This role requires a Criminal History Check to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 03 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEST.

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

Council and its employees must follow the Public Sector Ethics Act 1994 (Qld) and the Code of Conduct. This means employees are expected to act with honesty, fairness, and always prioritise the public interest over personal or private gain. The Code of Conduct requires employees to openly disclose any other work they do outside of Council — including paid or unpaid employment, operating their own business or volunteering in certain circumstances — and to manage any conflicts of interest or other risks (such as fatigue) in a way that puts the public interest first. Maintaining employment outside Council does not preclude you from being considered for roles within Council.