Paralegal

Avant Mutual; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avant Law in Sydney seeks a motivated Paralegal to join our team on a full-time basis. You will support solicitors in health law matters across Courts, Tribunals, and regulators, contributing to the efficient operation of the practice.

You will prepare legal documents, manage filings, review subpoenas, liaise with witnesses and experts, and assist with administrative tasks. A legal administrative background and careful, detail-oriented approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous paralegal or legal administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fast and accurate typing, including digital dictation.
• Experience drafting and formatting legal documents.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office across Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Providing essential support to the legal team by assisting solicitors with health law matters in Courts, Tribunals, Coroners Court and regulators.
• Preparing legal documentation including briefs, correspondence, subpoenas, summaries and chronologies.
• Managing court and tribunal filings.
• Accessing and reviewing subpoenaed documents.
• Liaising with witnesses, experts, court and tribunal staff.
• Attending court and recording detailed notes; coordinating meetings and taking minutes.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with invoice processing and settled matter administration.
• Providing general office administration and phone support.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal administrative skills

Excellent communication

Typing speed / digital dictation

Legal document drafting

Organisational skills

MS Office

Education

Law student (undergraduate or postgraduate)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Paralegal – Avant Law
Sydney | Full-Time

Join Australia’s leading medico-legal law firm and make a meaningful impact supporting medical professionals across the country.

For more than 130 years, Avant Mutual Group has protected and supported Australia’s medical professionals. Today, Avant represents over 90,000 health practitioners and medical students nationwide, delivering market-leading products and services tailored to their professional, personal, and practice needs.

As a member-owned mutual organisation, our focus is entirely on supporting our members. Beyond providing insurance and legal services, we advocate for improvements in healthcare quality, safety, and professionalism through education, research, and industry leadership.

The Opportunity

Avant Law is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our Sydney team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s leading specialist medico-legal solicitors in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide essential support to the legal team by assisting solicitors in the management of health law matters in Courts, Tribunals, Coroners Court and regulators and contributing to the effective operation of the legal practice

• Preparing legal documentation including briefs, correspondence, subpoenas, summaries, and chronologies
• Managing court and tribunal filings
• Accessing and reviewing subpoenaed documents
• Liaising with witnesses, experts, court, and tribunal staff
• Attending court and recording detailed court notes
• Coordinating meetings and taking minutes
• Undertaking legal research
• Assisting with invoice processing and settled matter administration
• Providing general office administration and phone support

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role (Law students currently undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate studies are encouraged to apply)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fast and accurate typing skills, including digital dictation typing
• Experience drafting and formatting legal documents
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience preparing and maintaining legal files

Why Join Avant Law?

Work for Australia’s largest specialist medico-legal law firm

Access a consistent and high-quality pipeline of work through our close relationship with Avant Insurance

Gain exposure to a broad range of complex and interesting medical indemnity matters

Collaborate with highly regarded medico-legal specialists in a supportive, open, and team-oriented environment

Be part of an organisation dedicated to supporting Australia’s healthcare professionals

If you are passionate about collaboration, advocacy, and making a genuine difference for medical professionals, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.

We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us?

If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we would love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]