Paralegal/Senior Paralegal

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique plaintiff personal injury law firm based in Brisbane City is seeking a Paralegal/Senior Paralegal to join the team on a full time basis. The role is onsite and reports to senior Lawyers, with responsibilities across WorkCover, CTP and Public Liability matters.

The ideal candidate has 2 to 3 years of Queensland personal injury paralegal experience, strong document drafting and file management skills, and a proactive, team-oriented attitude. This is not part-time.

Qualifications

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, with accurate typing and document formatting.
• Experience with Smokeball (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with ebrief (preferred but not essential)
• Proactive, positive and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Reliable, mature approach with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior Lawyers with efficient management of personal injury files
• Preparing and formatting documents, correspondence and briefs
• Co-ordinating and arranging independent medical assessments
• Diary and calendar management, travel coordination and handling incoming calls
• Evidence gathering
• Liaising with clients, counsel and other key parties
• Drafting a variety of documentation including Claim Forms, Statutory Declarations, Statements, letters and other correspondence
• Organising Conferences and Mediations together with preparing the necessary documentation

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Typing speed

Document formatting

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Tools

Smokeball

ebrief

Job description

We are seeking a motivatedParalegal/Senior Paralegalto join our team based in Brisbane City. This is an onsite office based role.

You will provide high level support to ensure efficient matter management and exceptional service delivery to our clients.

About the Firm

We are a boutique plaintiff personal injury firm located Brisbane City. We are a growing law firm and now have an opportunity for a Paralegal/Senior Paralegalto join the team on a full time basis.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior Lawyers and assist in managing a varied portfolio ofWorkCover, CTP and Public Liability matters.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 to 3 years of recent Queensland personal injury paralegal experience. This role is not suited to students seeking part‑time work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting senior Lawyers with efficient management of personal injury files
• Preparing and formatting documents, correspondence and briefs.
• Co-ordinating and arranging independent medical assessments.
• Diary and calendar management, travel coordination and handling incoming calls.
• Evidence gathering
• Liaising with clients, counsel and other key parties
• Drafting a variety of documentation including Claim Forms, Statutory Declarations, Statements, letters and other correspondence
• Organising Conferences and Mediations together with preparing the necessary documentation

Essential Experience and Criteria

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe, along with accurate typing and document formatting skills.
• Experience with Smokeball (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with ebrief (preferred but not essential)
• A proactive, positive and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn quickly.
• Strong interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• A reliable, mature approach with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail.

What You’ll Bring

• A positive, reliable and proactive attitude
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Excellent attention to detail while managing competing priorities
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
• A genuine willingness to go the extra mile for clients
• Have a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a desire to do whatever it takes to help the team be successful