Paralegal - Government Advisory

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Maddocks Full time
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Paralegal to join our well-regarded Government Advisory team.

Working closely with a collaborative and high-performing team, this full-time position plays a vital role in the efficient operations of the team.

Your role will be to support the lawyers in day-to-day file management, including:

  • Triaging and review incoming matters.
  • Uploading relevant documents in our matter management portal and updating the portal during the lifecycle of a matter.
  • Assisting to draft briefs, legal documents, letters, case summaries and general correspondence.
  • Sourcing experts.
  • Coordinating and managing deadlines for filings and legal processes.

About you


To be suited to this position, you will enjoy maintaining ownership of your role, you will be a team player who prides themselves in exceeding expectations, and you will thoroughly enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

You will also bring the following skills and experience:

  • Previous paralegal or senior legal assistant experience working in a highvolume practice.
  • Strong attention to detail and matter management skills.
  • Refined organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work efficiently in a timesensitive environment.
  • Excellent communication skills and a collegiate approach.
In turn, you will have the opportunity to join a well-regarded team with exposure to complex and high-profile work.

Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work.

We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace:

We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.

We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development:

Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.


Community involvement:

give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.


Work flexibly:

work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.


Wellbeing & Benefits:

access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.


Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

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