Senior Paralegal

Michael Page; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office dog

Job summary

Michael Page in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Senior/Experienced Paralegal to support commercial recoveries and litigation matters, with hybrid working options and an office dog. You will manage files, draft documents, and coordinate with external solicitors.

The role emphasizes autonomy within a team, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-volume caseloads across debt recovery, insolvency, enforcement, and related proceedings.

Qualifications

• Several years' experience as a Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Legal Executive or similar.
• Strong drafting and document preparation skills.
• A solid understanding of litigation processes and court procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and file management capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a broader team.
• A commercial and practical approach to resolving matters.
• Commercial litigation.
• Debt recovery and collections.
• Insolvency, bankruptcy or winding-up matters.
• Enforcement proceedings.
• Court document preparation and file management.
• Managing competing deadlines and high-volume caseloads.
• Working with legal practice management or case management system

Responsibilities

• Identify missing information or document issues and follow up to keep matters moving.
• Preparing and reviewing litigation documentation and court forms.
• Managing files through various stages of the litigation and recovery process.
• Coordinating with external solicitors and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with enforcement actions, insolvency matters and dispute resolution processes.
• Reviewing evidence and ensuring matters are ready to progress.
• Supporting and mentoring team members on technical file matters.
• Improving processes, templates and document management practices.
• Contributing to process improvement and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Drafting

Document preparation

Attention to detail

File management

Autonomy with teamwork

Commercial litigation

Debt recovery

Insolvency matters

Enforcement proceedings

Court documents

Caseload management

Practice/case management systems

Tools

Case management system

Job description

• Expression of Interest for Senior/Experienced Paralegals
• Hybrid working flexibility + office dog!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation operating within the commercial recoveries and litigation space. Known for its strong client focus, collaborative culture and commitment to continuous improvement, the business partners with organisations across a range of industries to deliver effective recovery and dispute resolution outcomes.With a reputation for investing in its people and promoting from within, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where you'll have genuine ownership of your work, exposure to complex matters and the chance to contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.

Job Description

• Identify missing information or document issues and follow up to keep matters moving.
• Preparing and reviewing litigation documentation and court forms.
• Managing files through various stages of the litigation and recovery process.
• Coordinating with external solicitors and key stakeholders.
• Assisting with enforcement actions, insolvency matters and dispute resolution processes.
• Reviewing evidence and ensuring matters are ready to progress.
• Supporting and mentoring team members on technical file matters.
• Improving processes, templates and document management practices.
• Contributing to process improvement and operational efficiencies.

The Successful Applicant

• Several years' experience as a Paralegal, Senior Paralegal, Legal Executive or similar.
• Strong drafting and document preparation skills.
• A solid understanding of litigation processes and court procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and file management capabilities.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a broader team.
• A commercial and practical approach to resolving matters.
• Commercial litigation.
• Debt recovery and collections.
• Insolvency, bankruptcy or winding-up matters.
• Enforcement proceedings.
• Court document preparation and file management.
• Managing competing deadlines and high-volume caseloads.
• Working with legal practice management or case management system

What's On Offer

This is an opportunity to join a growing organisation where your technical expertise will be highly valued. You'll have the chance to work on a broad range of matters, contribute to process improvements and play a key role in supporting complex recovery and litigation activities.Flexible working arrangements, a supportive team environment and genuine opportunities for growth are all on offer for the right person.

Quote job ref: JN-102026-7130529