In-Demand Paralegal Jobs in Australia

Legal Assistant (Medical Negligence SA)
Maurice Blackburn —Adelaide SA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
8d
PLT - Paralegal - Volunteer Position
Kammoun Sukari Lawyers —Bankstown NSW
- Management
- In-person
- Communication skills
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Gilchrist Connell —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Employee assistance program
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Paralegal - Developer Sales Group (Real Estate)
Corrs Chambers Westgarth —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
12d
Conveyancing Paralegal - Enoggera
bytherules Conveyancing —Enoggera QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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EGC-Company Secretarial Senior Consultant
Computershare —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Administrative experience
- IT
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Work from home
Conveyancing Paralegal - Mooloolaba
bytherules Conveyancing —Mooloolaba QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Executive Assistant & Legal Secretary
Iluka —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Parental leave
Conveyancing & Contracts Administrator
Keyton —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Business
- Referral program
Senior Paralegal
Ricoh —North Ryde NSW
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Business Administration
- Business
- Wellness program
- Parental leave
Legal Assistant (Personal Injuries)
Maurice Blackburn —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
2d
APS5 Paralegal
Australian Government —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
2d
Conveyancing Paralegal (Flexible Work from Home)
Conveyancing.com.au —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Work from home
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Legal Assistant
DLA Piper —Sydney NSW
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Paralegal, Conveyancing
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Hunter Valley NSW
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- In-person
- Communication skills
6d
Experienced Paralegal (Family Law)
Gramelis Attorneys Family Lawyers —Bankstown NSW
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Organisational skills
- In-person
Quick Apply
Legal Secretary
Carbone Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Typing
Quick Apply
Paralegal
BlackBay Lawyers —Sydney NSW
Study Contracts Manager - Cell Therapy
AstraZeneca —Macquarie Park NSW
- Hybrid work
- Finance
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
Paralegal
Tenet Legal —Brisbane QLD

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Legal Assistant (Medical Negligence SA)

Maurice Blackburn -
Adelaide SA

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Job Details

Full-time
8 days ago

Benefits

Parental leave
Life insurance

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

Company Description

We welcome fearless thinkers.

For over 100 years, Maurice Blackburn has stood up for those who need us most. With courage and compassion, we extend access to justice to countless Australians. We look beyond the immediate challenge to support people in moments that matter across their lives, and continually push for better solutions for our clients. We invest in and empower our people to stand up for what we believe in and go fearlessly forward together.

We work on real cases, achieving important and positive results in real people’s lives, which is why we are one of Australia’s most respected law firms. Maurice Blackburn, experience you can count on.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Legal Assistant to join our Medical Negligence team in Adelaide on a permanent full-time basis.

This is an opportunity to support lawyers working on complex and meaningful medical negligence matters, helping clients and their families navigate what can often be some of the most challenging periods of their lives. Working within a collaborative and high-performing team, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional client service and supporting the successful progression of claims.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong attention to detail and are passionate about helping people access justice, we'd love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality administrative and legal support to lawyers within the Medical Negligence team.
Manage client files from opening through to closure, ensuring accurate and timely file management.
Answer client enquiries and provide updates in a professional, empathetic and timely manner.
Liaise with clients, medical practitioners, hospitals, experts, barristers, courts and other stakeholders.
Prepare, draft and format legal and client correspondence and documentation.
Coordinate appointments, meetings, medico-legal assessments and diary management.
Obtain and organise medical records, reports and other evidentiary material.
Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and mail.
Assist with billing, file administration and matter-related reporting requirements.
Provide general administrative support to the broader team as required.

The experience we are looking for

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal, ideally within personal injury litigation, medical negligence, litigation or a similar legal environment.
Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
A compassionate and client-focused approach, with the ability to engage sensitively with clients experiencing difficult circumstances.
High attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities.
Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a team environment.
Confidence working in a fast-paced setting and meeting deadlines.
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
Sound judgement and the ability to appropriately escalate issues when required.
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management systems.

Additional Information

Team MB Benefits:

Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
End of Year leave, 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and $299 reimbursement
22 Weeks Parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back-to-work transition policy
Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
A hybrid flex working model
Salary Continuance & Life Insurance
17.5% Annual Leave Loading

… just to name a few. *T's & C's apply

Our shared values represent what we stand for and guide how we act, with Courage; Compassion; Collaboration; Fairness and Tenacity.

We love that you have a life outside of work and we’re happy to support yours. We provide you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age and family arrangements. Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.

Are you ready to join us on a journey to extend access to justice to more Australians, in an organisation and role in which every action you take makes a difference? Apply now.

Our Circle Back Initiative partnership means we’re committed to responding to every applicant.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace

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