Paralegal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience. We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedParalegal to join our well-regardedAdministrative Law team. Working in acollaborative and high‑performing environment, this role plays acritical part in the delivery of complex, high‑profile work for aCommonwealth Government agency.This is a full‑time rolesuited to someone looking to develop their career as aParalegal.
You will provide high-level support to lawyers throughout thelifecycle of a matter by:
- Assisting with the preparation of briefs, legal documents,letters, case summaries and other correspondence;
- Sourcing and liaising with experts and externalstakeholders as required;
- Coordinating and managing deadlines, filings and otherprocedural requirements.
About you
You enjoy taking ownership of your work and pride yourself onbeing a reliable and proactive team member. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are motivated by working on complex andmeaningful matters.
You will also bring the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience as a Paralegal or Senior LegalAssistant, ideally within a high‑volume litigationpractice;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability tocommunicate effectively across all levels;
- A proactive approach and strong organisational skills;
- The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with akeen eye for detail;
- A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (experiencewith iManage/Filesite and Aderant Expert is highlyregarded).
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weekspaid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance,salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program andparents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permittedto work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applicationsfrom agencies will not be considered at this time.
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Paralegal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation in Melbourne employer: Maddocks
Maddocks is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, particularly within our Public Law team in Melbourne. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training and development opportunities, including mentorship for junior lawyers, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact on both government and private clients.
