Paralegal

Potentia Litigation; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award rate pay + superannuation

Beautiful office

Office building near Victoria Cross

Job summary

Potentia Litigation, a boutique commercial litigation firm in North Sydney, NSW, is seeking a motivated Paralegal to join our growing team. This part-time, on-site role supports our principal solicitor in commercial litigation matters by preparing and formatting legal documents, assisting with court filings, and organizing case files.

You will conduct legal and factual research, review and summarise documents, maintain matter timelines, manage correspondence with external parties, and help

Qualifications

• Studying or completed a Law degree in Australia
• 1 years' experience working at a law firm, ideally with exposure to commercial litigation or related practise areas (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and filing court and client documents
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally
• Solid Research capabilities for legal, regulatory, and factual investigations supporting litigation matters
• Attention to detail in document review, including identifying key information, inconsistencies, and risks
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site in North Sydney and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics
• Proficiency in using legal databases, Microsoft, Teams, etc (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

• Preparing and formatting legal documents, assisting with court filings, and organizing case files and evidence
• Conducting legal and factual research
• Reviewing and summarising documents
• Maintaining matter timelines
• Managing correspondence with external parties
• Help prepare briefs and bundles for hearings
• Updating internal systems and databases
• Working closely with the legal team to ensure accurate, timely support throughout all stages of litigation

Skills

Legal research

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

On-site work

Education

Law degree (Australia)

Tools

Legal databases

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing team!

This is an excellent opportunity for a law student or recent graduate looking to develop practical legal experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Working closely with our solicitors, you will assist with a range of legal matters and gain exposure to all aspects of commercial legal practice.

Company Description

Potentia Litigation is a boutique commercial litigation firm focusing on competition matters, civil disputes, class actions, strata disputes. The firm is known for being reachable, adaptable, and personable, offering clients practical and tailored legal solutions. Working at Potentia Litigation provides exposure to complex, high-impact commercial disputes across multiple industries. Team members collaborate closely with our experienced litigator in a supportive environment that values professionalism and open communication. The firm is based in North Sydney, NSW and can be contacted on 0432036780 for further information.

Find our website here:

Litigation Lawyers Sydney | Commercial & Civil Disputes

Role Description

This is a part-time, on-site Paralegal role based in North Sydney, NSW. The Paralegal will support our principal solicitor in commercial litigation matters by preparing and formatting legal documents, assisting with court filings, and organising case files and evidence. Daily tasks include conducting legal and factual research, reviewing and summarising documents, maintaining matter timelines, and managing correspondence with external parties. The role also involves helping prepare briefs and bundles for hearings, and updating internal systems and databases. The Paralegal will work closely with the legal team to ensure accurate, timely support throughout all stages of litigation.

Qualifications

• Studying or completed a Law degree in Australia
• 1 years' experience working at a law firm, ideally with exposure to commercial litigation or related practise areas (preferred but not required)
• Proficiency in legal document preparation, including drafting, formatting, and filing court and client documents
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally
• Solid Research capabilities for legal, regulatory, and factual investigations supporting litigation matters
• Attention to detail in document review, including identifying key information, inconsistencies, and risks
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively on-site in North Sydney and maintain confidentiality and professional ethics
• Proficiency in using legal databases, Microsoft, Teams, etc (preferred but not required)

Qualities We Love

• Diligent, hardworking and self-motivated
• Ability to actively listen and perform
• Courage to ask questions
• Transparent, realistic and communicative

Benefits of Working at Potentia

• Work in a small, close-knit team directly with our Principal Solicitor and colleagues
• Gain hands-on experience and real carriage of legal work
• Above award rate pay + superannuation
• Beautiful office shared with another fun, interactive law firm
• Office building on the same street as Victoria Cross Metro station

We are ideally looking to hire someone who can start as soon as possible.