Paralegal | Disputes

We are seeking a motivated and forward-thinking Paralegal to join our Disputes & Insolvency team. You will have the opportunity to work with some of our largest clients on a range of interesting and complex matters with the opportunity to engage with some of our largest client files. This role will be based at our Brisbane Head Office on a permanent, full-time basis.

The role

The day-to-day role will involve:

• Assisting solicitors in the team with a range of tasks related to litigation including drafting pleadings, affidavits and correspondence. ;
• Timeline management for a portfolio of litigated work including tracking deadlines, milestones and ensuring completion of tasks.
• Management of monthly reporting to a significant government client;
• Conducting legal research
• Managing and organising case files, ensuring that all documents and information are up-to-date and accessible;
• Communicating with clients and external parties, such as courts, solicitors, and clients;
• General file management including filing, bring ups, opening and archiving files as well as end of month billing;
• Contributing to and assisting with other general administrative / secretarial tasks as required.

Who are you?

We are ideally looking for the below points, however, if you don't match them all please do reach out for a chat because we are open-minded about development and support, too:

• Previous experience in a litigation paralegal role;
• A high level of attention to detail and a high personal work standard;
• Strong organisation skills, together with the capacity to manage conflicting priorities simultaneously;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Familiarity with iManage and Practice Evolve would be considered advantageous.

Your new team

As one of the largest teams in the Firm, the Disputes and Insolvency team are diverse and energetic, working together to navigate complex legal issues. With guidance and support from your peers and Principals, you will thrive in this fast-paced environment and build great personal and professional relationships.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers' platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
• Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. The successful candidate will also hold full working rights in Australia.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.