At a Glance
- Tasks: Support lawyers, manage client files, and assist with legal documentation.
- Company: A close-knit, people-focused legal practice in Brisbane.
- Benefits: One-on-one mentoring, career development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Office-based role on Brisbane's Northside with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Grow your legal skills while making a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years of legal support experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 54450 - 66550 $ per year.
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator looking to join a close-knit, people-focused legal practice where you can take ownership of your work and develop your career? An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Brisbane. Working closely with Lawyers within a supportive team environment, you will play an integral role in assisting with the day-to-day management of client matters while developing your legal skills and knowledge.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-5 years' legal support or paralegal experience who enjoys a varied role, values strong client relationships and is looking to work within a collaborative team where personality, empathy and a genuine commitment to helping people are highly valued.
The Role
You will be responsible for providing a combination of legal administration and paralegal support, including:
- Managing and maintaining client files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date
- Preparing new client documentation and entering applications and matter information
- Coordinating medical appointments and following up medical reports, requests and outstanding documentation
- Liaising with clients, medical providers, government departments and other external stakeholders
- Managing incoming enquiries and assisting with taking initial client details
- Providing reception and telephone support as part of the firm's central phone answering function
- Providing broader administrative and paralegal support to the team as required
About You
Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator, ideally with 2-5 years' experience. Strong legal administration skills with an interest in developing your paralegal capabilities. Experience drafting legal documents, claims, pleadings or correspondence will be highly regarded. Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities. Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processes and documentation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A client-focused approach with genuine empathy and professionalism.
What's on Offer
Join a close-knit and genuinely people-focused legal practice. Work directly alongside experienced Lawyers and receive one-on-one support and mentoring. Learn from an experienced and highly meticulous team with strong processes and systems. Genuine opportunities for career development and progression. A varied role combining legal administration and paralegal responsibilities.
Please note: This is an office-based position located on Brisbane's Northside, and candidates who live locally or are comfortable commuting to the area are encouraged to apply. The client's preference is for candidates who reside on the Northside of Brisbane.
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