Paralegal

Harperlloyd Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperLloyd Recruitment in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a close-knit, people-focused legal practice. You will support lawyers with day-to-day client matters and develop your legal skills in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of legal support or paralegal experience, enjoy a varied role, and value strong client relationships. This office-based position is located on Brisbane's Northside with mentoring and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience as Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator.
• Strong legal administration skills with an interest in developing paralegal capabilities.
• Experience drafting legal documents, claims, pleadings or correspondence.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused approach with genuine empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Managing and maintaining client files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Preparing new client documentation and entering applications and matter information.
• Coordinating medical appointments and following up medical reports, requests and outstanding documentation.
• Liaising with clients, medical providers, government departments and other external stakeholders.
• Managing incoming enquiries and assisting with taking initial client details.
• Providing reception and telephone support as part of the firm's central phone answering function.
• Providing broader administrative and paralegal support to the team as required.

Skills

Paralegal

Legal administration

Client communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal or Legal Administrator looking to join a close-knit, people-focused legal practice where you can take ownership of your work and develop your career?

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Paralegal to join a well-established and highly regarded legal practice in Brisbane. Working closely with Lawyers within a supportive team environment, you will play an integral role in assisting with the day-to-day management of client matters while developing your legal skills and knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-5 years' legal support or paralegal experience who enjoys a varied role, values strong client relationships and is looking to work within a collaborative team where personality, empathy and a genuine commitment to helping people are highly valued.

The Role |

You will be responsible for providing a combination of legal administration and paralegal support, including:

• Managing and maintaining client files and ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date
• Preparing new client documentation and entering applications and matter information
• Coordinating medical appointments and following up medical reports, requests and outstanding documentation
• Liaising with clients, medical providers, government departments and other external stakeholders
• Managing incoming enquiries and assisting with taking initial client details
• Providing reception and telephone support as part of the firm's central phone answering function

Providing broader administrative and paralegal support to the team as required

About You |

• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Legal Administrator, ideally with 2-5 years' experience
• Strong legal administration skills with an interest in developing your paralegal capabilities
• Experience drafting legal documents, claims, pleadings or correspondence will be highly regarded
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to processes and documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A client-focused approach with genuine empathy and professionalism

What's on Offer |

• Join a close-knit and genuinely people-focused legal practice
• Work directly alongside experienced Lawyers and receive one-on-one support and mentoring
• Learn from an experienced and highly meticulous team with strong processes and systems
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression
• A varied role combining legal administration and paralegal responsibilities

Please note:

This is an office-based position located on Brisbane's Northside, and candidates who live locally or are comfortable commuting to the area are encouraged to apply. The client's preference is for candidates who reside on the Northside of Brisbane.