Paralegal - Government Advisory

3 days ago

Melbourne, 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 high-volume practice.
- Strong attention to detail and matter management skills.
- Refined organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work efficiently in a time-sensitive 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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