Paralegal

Empire Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Southport is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal. You will manage diverse litigation matters including body corporate disputes and building defect claims. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, assisting with discovery, and client communication. The role offers a negotiable salary based on experience, and applicants should send their CV in MS Word format.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Secretary is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft correspondence and court documents under instruction.
• Assist with the discovery process.
• Draft letters of instruction and briefs to experts.
• Communicate with Barristers and clients.
• Manage diaries and schedule appointments.
• Handle file management and other legal administration tasks.

Skills

Experience as a Litigation Paralegal

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

New opportunity to join a leading law firm located at Southport. Work on a mix of litigation matters including body corporate disputes, building defect claims, estate disputes and general litigation matters.

The Role

Our client, a long established Gold Coast law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work on a broad range of litigation disputes including body corporate disputes, building defect claims, estate litigation and other general litigation matters. Your duties will include:

• Drafting correspondence and court documents under instruction
• Assisting with the discovery process
• Drafting letters of instruction and briefs to experts
• Speaking with Barristers and clients
• Diary management and scheduling appointments
• File management;
• Other general legal administration tasks as required.

You

To be suitable for this role, you will have experience as a Litigation Paralegal or Litigation Secretary.

The Law Firm

Well established, leading Gold Coast law firm based at Southport. 45 staff in total. The salary on offer for this role is negotiable, dependent upon experience.

Apply

Please apply by sending your cv in MS Word format or please contact Kim Kerrigan at [e-mail] or 0402 935 459.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.