At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist solicitors with debt recovery matters and manage court documents.
- Company: Strata Legal Queensland, a supportive and collaborative legal practice.
- Benefits: Practical training, exposure to all stages of debt recovery, and a welcoming team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and genuine recognition for your contributions.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in law while making a real impact on clients' outcomes.
- Qualifications: Previous paralegal or legal admin experience preferred; strong communication and organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Working closely with solicitors and the administrative team, you will assist with the day-to-day management and progression of debt recovery matters.
Key responsibilities:
- Preparing letters of demand and court documents
- Assisting with claims, default judgments and enforcement proceedings
- Preparing affidavits and arranging execution and filing
- Communicating with clients, owners, courts and external service agents
- Monitoring payment arrangements and following up missed payments
- Maintaining accurate matter records, tasks and deadlines
- Preparing invoices and client updates
- Reviewing files and identifying the next required action
- Supporting solicitors to progress matters efficiently
About you:
- At least two years of previous paralegal or legal administration experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Takes initiative and attempts to identify solutions independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Follows procedures while using sound judgment
- Works well as part of a connected and supportive team
- Experience in debt recovery, litigation, strata law or court processes highly regarded but not essential
About us:
Strata Legal Queensland (SLQ) is a specialised legal practice assisting bodies corporate with levy recovery and related enforcement proceedings. We are a busy, collaborative firm with established systems, practical training and a strong focus on delivering clear, timely and commercially sensible outcomes for our clients.
- A welcoming and supportive team environment
- Practical training and established precedents and procedures
- Opportunities to develop your legal knowledge and responsibilities
- Exposure to all stages of the debt recovery process
- A collaborative workplace where knowledge is openly shared
- Genuine recognition for initiative, reliability and quality work
Paralegal employer: Justice Network
Strata Legal Queensland (SLQ) is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for paralegals to thrive. With practical training and established systems in place, employees have ample opportunities to enhance their legal knowledge while contributing to meaningful outcomes for clients. Located in a vibrant area, SLQ values initiative and reliability, ensuring that every team member's contributions are genuinely recognised and appreciated.
