Inhouse Paralegal

The Role

This is a newly created role as a Paralegal where you will support a Legal Counsel and Team of a not for profit organisation. You will manage and support the legal team across Civil and Institutional Abuse Claims.

Responsibilities

- Assist with intake, triage, and file management for civil claims and National Redress Scheme (NRS) matters (Institutional Abuse Claims)

- Track procedural dates, mediation's, court timetables, and compulsory conferences

- Draft routine correspondence and prepare conflict checks, instruction letters, briefs, and fee estimates

- Collect, collate, and organise evidence including records, statements, and expert materials

- Coordinate responses to subpoenas, privacy requests, and manage disclosure processes

- Maintain accurate matter data, tasks, and diaries in LawVu; support workflow and reporting improvements

- Conduct legal research, monitor case law and legislation, and assist with drafting policies and guidance

- Manage electronic filing, data entry, and provide general administrative support for legal projects

Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Paralegal in Personal Injury or Litigation

- Strong knowledge of PIPA and UCPR processes

- Ideally, a Cert IV or Diploma in Legal Services (but not essential)

- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Benefits

Join a well-established not for profit organisation, offering a supportive and collaborative culture. Benefits include:

- Salary between 90K-$105K Package, including Super, depending upon experience

- WFH flexibility (1-2 days per week after probation)

- Paid parental leave

- Regular social events and an active social club

Apply

Please click on the 'Apply for this job' button or email april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au directly. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:

April O'Dempsey
Ref No: AOD29288
Email: april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0402 740 149

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).

April O'Dempsey is a Partner - Legal Support Recruiter at empire group/ legal eagles. She has over 20 years' experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.

If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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