Paralegal - LDC

DLA Piper LLP; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper is recruiting a Paralegal to join our Legal Delivery Centre in Brisbane. You will support multiple practice groups with discovery, document review and due diligence for high-profile matters, while gaining exposure to premium disputes and innovative legal tech.

The role requires a law degree, availability for full-time work, and strong written and verbal communication skills; RelativityOne or Nuix Discover experience is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Have successfully completed a law degree and are available to commence full-time work.
• Experience with RelativityOne or Nuix Discover (preferred but training provided).
• Strong verbal and written communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting discovery, document review and due diligence for high-profile matters.
• Assisting with preparing evidence at all stages of litigation, including drafting chronologies and briefs to counsel.
• Providing administrative support to legal teams on large matters.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the Legal Delivery Centre and across the firm nationally.
• Contribute to the development of the Centre and the services it provides.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Italian language skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

RelativityOne

Nuix Discover

Job description

At DLA Piper, we’re driving change and delivering more to make a real impact for our clients and communities.

Do you thrive on tackling complex, high-profile matters in a collaborative team environment?

Do you enjoy bouncing ideas around with colleagues and being part of a forward-thinking team?

Are you looking for exposure to premium disputes and cutting-edge legal work?

We are currently recruiting a Paralegal to join our Legal Delivery Centre in Brisbane. Our Australian Legal Delivery Centre sits within DLA Piper's multi-faceted 'Law&' offering which leads in providing innovative solutions and efficiencies to traditional legal work. Supporting all offices nationally, our Paralegals have exposure to a wide variety of high-quality legal work across multiple practice areas and teams. You will work in specialist teams tailored to both business needs and your personal interests.

You will be part of a team across three global hubs, working on challenging, premium matters and using innovative delivery techniques implementing the latest legal tech to create smarter solutions for clients. We offer extensive training and development, helping you grow both your legal and commercial skill sets quickly.

Main duties and responsibilities

You will work as part of a supportive team, carrying out tasks for specific practice groups. These responsibilities could include:

• Conducting discovery, document review and due diligence for high-profile and large volume matters for multi-national and globally recognised clients
• Assisting with preparing evidence at all stages of the litigation process including drafting chronologies and compiling documents for briefs to counsel
• Providing administrative support to the legal teams for large matters
• Collaborating and working closely with colleagues in the Legal Delivery Centre and across the firm nationally
• All Paralegals are encouraged to actively contribute to the development of the Centre and the services it provides

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have successfully completed a law degree and are available to commence full-time work
• Preferably have experience working with online review platforms such as RelativityOne or Nuix Discover (formerly Ringtail), although this is not essential as we will provide training for all systems
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the laws of privilege
• Possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to process and organise large volumes of data and forms of evidence
• Be able to grasp new instructions and tasks quickly and be flexible to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment that responds to client needs
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills
• Italian language skills highly desirable
• Be eligible to work in Australia

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

At DLA Piper, we aim to make meaningful progress and build an inclusive culture where anyone affected by disability, neurodiversity or a long-term health condition has an equitable and accessible chance of success. If you think you may need adjustments or additional support to enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team and we will be happy to support you.

Agile Working

We recognise that people have responsibilities and interests outside of their career and that as a business, we all benefit from working flexibly. That’s why we are open to discussing with candidates the different ways in which we are able to support requests for agile working arrangements.

Pre-Engagement Screening

In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability, and references from previous employers.

Our hiring approach

Our hiring approach enables us to learn about the professional and person you are, and gives you the opportunity to learn about us. Your recruitment experience can differ depending on the type of role you are interviewing for. You will always meet your direct Line Manager for your role, as well as peers and close collaborators for the position. For some of our roles we may also use assessment tools, practical exercises, and panel presentations. Your Recruitment Business Partner will inform you of the recruitment process at the start of any recruitment process, but please let us know if you have any questions prior to making an application.

We’re redefining what an international law firm can be. With a unique global network and an unparalleled range of expertise, this is where you’ll work on the cases that shape the world and will define your career.

Staying in touch with like-minded people is important to us.Our Talent Community provides unique access to our firm so you can discover why we are a different kind of law firm.

We pride ourselves on the extraordinary impact we make beyond the borders of traditional law. That’s only possible because of the skills our business professionals bring and the environment we create to let them thrive. See where your skills could take you.