Paralegal – Flexible Hours, Litigation & Enforcement

Brisbane City Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free gym and wellness centre

Award winning superannuation fund

Generous leave provisions

Job summary

Brisbane City Council is seeking a capable Paralegal to provide practical legal and administrative support across litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters. You will assist with legal research, prepare documents, manage matter files and coordinate deadlines in a busy council practice.

Working with lawyers, you will maintain records, support debt recovery activities and help develop team precedents and workflows. A hands-on role with attention to detail and good communication.

Qualifications

• Experience providing paralegal and legal administrative support, including document management, registers and file maintenance.
• Ability to manage minor legal matters with limited supervision, including drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology and research techniques.
• Strong organisation to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with legal research and preparation of documents and correspondence.
• Support minor legal matters, such as debt recovery activities.
• Prepare and maintain document registers, lists and legal files.
• Maintain accurate records using legal and corporate systems.
• Coordinate team calendars, meetings and administrative activities.
• Coordinate briefs to counsel, filing, service and other admin requirements; monitor deadlines.
• Provide responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to development of team precedents and procedures.

Skills

Legal research

Document management

Calendar coordination

Client service

Attention to detail

Job description

Brisbane City Council is seeking a capable Paralegal to provide practical legal and administrative support across litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters. You will assist with legal research, prepare documents, manage matter files and coordinate deadlines in a busy council practice.

Working with lawyers, you will maintain records, support debt recovery activities and help develop team precedents and workflows. A hands-on role with attention to detail and good communication.