Legal Assistant/Paralegal

John Curtain & Associates; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

John Curtain & Associates in Melbourne CBD seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the motor vehicle litigation team. The role focuses on file management from referral through to court proceedings, with direct supervision by a senior team member.

Candidates should have prior legal experience; civil litigation or motor vehicle recovery exposure is highly valued. This is a full‑time, office‑based position in Melbourne CBD, five days per week with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a legal environment is required.
• Experience in civil litigation, particularly motor vehicle collision or recovery matters, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining client instructions and gathering and managing supporting evidence.
• Liaising with clients, insurers, opposing parties and other third parties.
• Preparing correspondence, claims and court documents.
• Assisting with discovery, interrogatories and other litigation processes.
• Preparing and filing documents in the Magistrates' Court.
• Preparing Court Books and briefs for barristers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Prioritisation

Initiative

Judgement

Written communication

Legal experience

Civil litigation

Motor vehicle collision

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Paralegal to join our Melbourne CBD practice, working predominantly in civil litigation arising from motor vehicle collisions.

This is a hands‑on file management role with exposure to matters from initial referral and pre‑litigation recovery through to defended court proceedings.

The successful applicant will work directly and exclusively with a senior member of our motor vehicle litigation team, assisting with the day‑to‑day management and progression of a portfolio of motor vehicle recovery matters.

Previous experience working in a legal environment is required. Experience in civil litigation, particularly motor vehicle collision or recovery matters, will be a significant advantage.

Please note, this is a full‑time, office‑based position in our Melbourne CBD office, five days per week. There is no work‑from‑home arrangement available for this role.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Paralegal to join our Melbourne CBD practice, working predominantly in civil litigation arising from motor vehicle collisions.

This is a hands‑on file management role with exposure to matters from initial referral and pre‑litigation recovery through to defended court proceedings.

The successful applicant will work directly and exclusively with a senior member of our motor vehicle litigation team, assisting with the day‑to‑day management and progression of a portfolio of motor vehicle recovery matters.

Previous experience working in a legal environment is required. Experience in civil litigation, particularly motor vehicle collision or recovery matters, will be a significant advantage.

Please note, this is a full‑time, office‑based position in our Melbourne CBD office, five days per week. There is no work‑from‑home arrangement available for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Obtaining client instructions and gathering and managing supporting evidence
• Liaising with clients, insurers, opposing parties and other relevant third parties
• Preparing correspondence, claims and court documents
• Assisting with discovery, interrogatories and other litigation processes
• Preparing and filing documents in the Magistrates' Court
• Preparing Court Books and briefs for barristers

Skills & Qualities Required

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Patience, particularly when dealing with clients and repeated follow‑ups
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Strong ability to prioritise competing tasks and recognise genuinely urgent matters
• Initiative and resourcefulness when investigating unfamiliar tasks
• Ability to manage a large number of active files without losing track of follow‑ups
• Good judgement and willingness to double‑check when unsure
• Ability to learn and follow established systems and processesStrong written communication skills
• Previous legal experience essential
• Civil litigation experience highly regarded, particularly motor vehicle collision matters

For further information or questions regarding the position, please contact Chiara at ******@johncurtain.com.au.