Paralegal - Law Civil Claims ACT

2 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Avant Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Avant Law is seeking a Paralegal to join our Canberra team for a 12-month contract position on a part-time basis, 3-days per week. If you are passionate about collaboration, advocacy and making a difference for Avant's members we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Assisting Solicitors in the management of a legal practice and contribute to the effective functioning of the Legal team.
  • Provide an administrative support function to Avant Law including assisting to prepare legal documentation including briefs, drafting correspondence, court filing, liaising with witnesses, experts, court and/or tribunal staff and assisting with processing of Avant Law's invoices for professional services.
  • Coordinating meetings and travel arrangements.
  • Processing accounts payable invoices, monthly billings and MasterCard reconciliations.
  • Assisting with general office administration.

The successful applicant will have:

  • Previous demonstrated experience in an administrative or paralegal position in a legal environment.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Fast and accurate typing skills including digital dictation typing.
  • Experience drafting and formatting legal documentation.
  • The ability to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and show attention to detail.
  • Intermediate level of competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining legal files.

Why work for Avant Law?

  • You would be working for Australia's largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
  • You are guaranteed a pipeline of work from your instructing client, Avant Insurance, who are co-located.
  • You will get to work on a great variety and breadth of medical indemnity cases.
  • You will be working in an open and collaborative environment with access to the top specialist medico-legal solicitors in the country.

We prefer to deal with candidates directly. If you have any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to contact Lisa Craddock, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avant supports doctors so they can serve Australia's diverse communities. Having diversity in our workforce brings valuable perspectives and strengthens our ability to support healthcare professionals.

We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Our inclusive workplace is somewhere everyone can succeed.

Ready to join us? If you're passionate about supporting Australia's healthcare professionals, we'd love to hear from you. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact us

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