Paralegal - Dispute Resolution & Litigation
3 days ago
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 Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. Working alongside Partners Mark Henry and Angela Barac and the wider team, this role will provide high-level support to lawyers working on matters across state and commonwealth government in areas of administrative law, Royal Commissions, dispute resolution, procurement and tendering, governance and statutory interpretation.
Your role will be to support the lawyers in day-to-day file management, including:
- Working closely with the Lawyers and Partners on a high-volume of matters
- Reviewing a large volume of documentation
- Liaising with Lawyers and Legal Assistants to ensure matters are on track
- Providing regular updates and reports to both internal and external clients on the stage of a matter
- Co-ordinating and preparing court documents and legal advices
- Providing ad-hoc administrative assistance
**About you**
As a career Paralegal, 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 experience as a Paralegal 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 2024 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.
**Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks
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