The Paralegal provides high-level legal administrative support and technical assistance to ensure the effective delivery of legal services. This role is responsible for conducting detailed research, preparing legal documentation, and managing complex files while maintaining professional communication with internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Brisbane | 3 Months | $51
Key Responsibilities
... - Provide high-quality paralegal support to solicitors, including the preparation of briefs to counsel, affidavits, and court documentation.
- Conduct thorough legal research using online databases and libraries to summarise relevant legislation, case law, and regulations.
- Efficiently manage and organise physical and digital files, ensuring all deadlines, subpoenas, and court dates are tracked and met.
- Act as a professional liaison between legal teams, court registries, and external parties, handling inquiries with discretion and clarity.
- Draft routine legal correspondence and reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effectively utilise legal practice management software and standard office applications to maintain data integrity and workflow.
- Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment and adhere to all ethical, confidentiality, and workplace health and safety obligations.
Essential Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated experience in a paralegal or legal support role, with a strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and the litigation process.
- Highly developed written communication and research skills, with the ability to synthesiser complex information into clear, concise documentation.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet strict legal deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy under pressure.
- Advanced proficiency in using legal software and digital tools, with the capacity to adapt quickly to new systems and processes.
- A strong commitment to professional service delivery and the ability to build effective working relationships within a multidisciplinary team.
What now
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in government? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience listed above apply now! We would love to hear from you.
Note, unfortunately due to a high volume of interest in these roles only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.