Paralegal

United Legal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Legal, a Canberra-based law firm established in 2004, invites applications for a paralegal role working under solicitors in personal injury practice. You will prepare legal documents, manage client inquiries, assist with case management and billing, and conduct legal research.

The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of relevant legislation, excellent communication skills and experience with LEAP and MS Office, thriving in a small, results-driven team in Fyshwick.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Excellent analytical research and problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with LEAP legal software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
• Processing billing
• Assisting solicitors with case management
• Conducting legal research
• Administrative tasks such as daily mail and filing
• Liaising with clients and taking new enquiries

Skills

Legal knowledge

Analytical skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication

Tools

LEAP

MS Office

Job description

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of solicitors at United Legal, a growing Canberra based law firm established in 2004 that practices personal injury law.

Key responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
• Processing billing
• Assisting solicitors with case management
• Conducting legal research
• Administrative tasks such as daily mail and filing
• Liaising with clients and taking new enquiries

About you

• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation
• Excellent analytical research and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with LEAP legal software
• Experience with Microsoft Office

About us

United Legal is a growing Canberra based law firm established in 2004. Our office is located in Fyshwick, ACT. We practice personal injury law and pride ourselves on being a small firm, but receiving the best results for our clients.