Paralegal

Eckardt Guanlao Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckardt Guanlao Consulting Pty is seeking a committed paralegal to support a commercial litigation partner in a busy, global law firm environment in Sydney. The role emphasizes efficient, client-focused administrative support and collaboration with a diverse team.

The successful candidate will have at least 12 months remaining in their degree, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting. Paralegal experience is required.

Qualifications

• Proven paralegal experience or enrollment in a paralegal degree.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with legal research tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level, client-focused legal administrative support to the partner.
• Conduct legal research and assist with case preparation.
• Review documents and draft correspondence as needed.
• Utilise LexisNexis and Westlaw for research and citation checks.
• Perform general administrative tasks to support legal work.

Skills

Legal research

Document review

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Draft correspondence

General administration

Education

Paralegal studies or in progress

Job description

The Opportunity

This opportunity is with a global top-tier law firm supporting one of their commercial litigation partners. Working in this role will give you exposure to huge global matters and unparalleled experience.

The Role

To provide an expert level of efficient, client-focused legal administrative service to the partner by ensuring they have appropriate administrative support for their work activities. This is a fast-paced and varied role.

You

We are seeking full-time applicants who are career paralegals or students working as paralegals who have at least 12 months left on their degree.

To be successful in this role you must be adaptable and have the ability to work as part of a team and interact with people from different backgrounds in an energetic way to achieve common goals. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Legal research


• Document review (must have)


• Use of LexisNexis and Westlaw


• Draft correspondence


• General administration

The Requirements

• Strong organisational skills to manage a large number of files at a time and meet deadlines


• Good interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, debtors and internal staff


• A team player, willing to help others when necessary


• Accuracy and attention to detail


• Flexible with the ability to manage change effectively.


• Independent but able to work as part of a team


• Paralegal experience