Career Paralegal

Perth

About us

We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

Moray & Agnew is one of Australia’s leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We’re proud that our partners and our legal expertise are consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide.

With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:

- Insurance – including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.
- Commercial & Workplace – spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners’ corporation and workplace law.
- Government – spanning local, state and federal government.

Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.

Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.

Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.

We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.

About the role

An opportunity has arisen in our Perth office for a Career Paralegal to join our Government team on a permanent, full-time basis. Whilst the primary focus of the work is on NDIA and merits review matters, the team also handles claims for compensation in the Federal jurisdiction. In this supportive and friendly team, you will play an integral part in assisting to progress matters, whilst receiving ongoing mentoring from a Partner, a Special Counsel, and the broader team members.

This busy role will include, but not be limited to, the following responsibilities:

- Collating briefs to Counsel
- Preparation of court documents
- Preparation of mediation bundles and document indexes
- Preparation of medical authorities and follow up of records
- Legal research and legal summaries
- Discovery
- Document analysis
- Compilation of enclosures
- Drafting letters of instruction
- Responding to enquiries

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced Paralegal who is looking for a long-term and stable position in a supportive and friendly environment. Ideally, you will have experience in litigation and be excited at the prospect of taking a hands-on approach to assisting our lawyers in managing their matters. We’re looking for someone who values client care and being part of a collaborative team. Some of the other qualities we are seeking include:

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to adapt your communication style to various audiences
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork
- A practical, down-to-earth and commercial approach

Culture & benefits of working with us

We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:

- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands, and mental health first aiders
- Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
- Mentoring opportunities and on-the-job learning to support your professional and personal development
- Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
- Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

How to apply

If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disabilities. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.

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