Paralegal

Orchard HRO Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Orchard HRO Pty is recruiting a Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team. You will handle administrative and legal documentation, liaise with clients and other stakeholders, and coordinate matter timelines from instruction through to resolution.

The role emphasizes organisation, attention to detail, and a proactive, client-focused approach within a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

• Organised, proactive and enjoy working in a team environment.
• 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant preferred.
• Experience within a law firm or legal environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional and client-focused approach.
• Confidence working with legal systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to solicitors.
• Manage correspondence, documents, files and court-related documentation.
• Prepare briefs, reports, letters and other legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, insurers, barristers, medical providers and stakeholders.
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines.
• Assist with matter management and maintain accurate file records.
• Support lawyers with general administrative and paralegal tasks as required.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Team player

Time management

Client-focused

Tech-savvy (legal systems)

Job description

Build your career with a leading Australian law firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to join a supportive, professional environment where you can develop your skills, work alongside experienced lawyers and build a long-term career in law.

The Opportunity

You will provide high-quality administrative and legal support to a busy team of lawyers, helping to manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution.

The role

• Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to solicitors
• Managing correspondence, documents, files and court-related documentation
• Preparing briefs, reports, letters and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, insurers, barristers, medical providers and other stakeholders
• Managing diaries, appointments and deadlines
• Assisting with matter management and maintaining accurate file records
• Supporting lawyers with general administrative and paralegal tasks as required.

About You

• We are looking for Legal Assistants who are organised, proactive and genuinely enjoy working in a team environment.
• Ideally 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant
• Experience within a law firm or legal environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A professional and client-focused approach
• Confidence working with legal systems and technology.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and highly regarded legal practice
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop your legal knowledge and careerWork alongside experienced legal professionals
• Long-term career opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits.