Paralegal - Debt Recovery & Disputes

people2people; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A National Law Firm in Melbourne is seeking a capable Paralegal to join the Debt Recovery and Disputes team. You will handle a personal caseload in a fee-earning role with billable targets, working from our Melbourne office with hybrid arrangements.

Responsibilities include drafting court documents, liaising with clients and third parties, and progressing files to resolution, with opportunities to elevate complex matters to lawyers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a caseload as a Paralegal.
• Strong organisational skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent liaising with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Open to students if you can work full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Draft Notices, demands, pleadings, and statements of claim.
• E-file court documents efficiently.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, and third parties to progress files.
• Prepare discharge of mortgages and arrange settlements as required.
• Identify complex matters and elevate them to a Lawyer.

Skills

Caseload management

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Open to students

Job description

This National Law Firm is an esteemed Commercial Firm with offices across Australia. The Melbourne team are based in stunning CBD offices.

About the role

We are currently looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic full-time Paralegal to join the Debt Recovery and Disputes team in Melbourne. This is a fee earning role with billable targets, and where you will have responsibility to manage your own caseload of files.

Key responsibilities

• Draft Notices, demands, pleadings, statements of claim
• E-file court documents efficiently.
• Liaise with clients, debtors, and third parties to progress files.
• Prepare discharge of mortgages and arrange settlements as required.
• Identify complex matters and elevate them to a Lawyer.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience in managing a caseload in a Paralegal capacity.
• Strong organisational skills to handle multiple files and meet deadlines.
• Good interpersonal skills for liaising with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• This role IS open to students, providing that you can work full time hours.

What's in it for you

• Career growth pathways within a supportive environment.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program and corporate discounts.

As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.