Paralegal - Debt Recovery & Disputes

Frog Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Flexible hybrid working

Employee assistance program

Corporate discounts

Job summary

National Law Firm in Melbourne is seeking a full-time Paralegal to support the Debt Recovery and Disputes team. You will manage your own caseload in a fee-earning position with billable targets, based in the Melbourne CBD.

You will draft notices and pleadings, e-file documents, liaise with clients and third parties, and progress files, with opportunities for growth and extension to more senior roles within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Paralegal experience

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

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.

For further information please contact Matthew Galler, Senior Consultant, Permanent Recruitment, on 03 9098 7***.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.