In-Demand Paralegal Jobs in Australia

Paralegal, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $62,104 - $79,753 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Time management
1d
Junior Paralegal
Churches of Christ —Kenmore QLD
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
8d
Paralegal
Avant —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
17h
Paralegal | Sydney
Carroll & O’Dea —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Employee assistance program
Industrial/Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) —Brisbane QLD
- $45.28 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
6d
Paralegal
K&L Gates —Brisbane QLD
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
17h
Paralegal/Legal Secretary
United Workers Union —Perth WA
- $82,213 - $100,541 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
Quick Apply
1d
Casual Paralegal - Insurance
CBP Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Gym membership
Paralegal - Clerk 3/4 - Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
NSW Department of Communities and Justice —Parramatta NSW
- $87,199 - $95,482 a year
- Full-time
- Employee assistance program
2d
Junior Legal Assistant
Slater and Gordon —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Paralegal
Department of Families, Fairness and Housing —Bendigo VIC
- Full-time
- Recruiting
15h
Paralegal | Insurance and Disputes
MinterEllison —Perth WA
- Contract
- AI
- Time management
3d
Copy of Consultant Support Officer
Next Health —Osborne Park WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Parental leave
- Gym membership
Quick Apply
1d
Legal Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
3d
Paralegal / Graduate Solicitor
Procare Group —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
Legal Assistant (Work Injuries)
Maurice Blackburn —Ringwood VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Supervising experience
- Parental leave
- Life insurance
12h
Legal Office Junior / Junior Legal Secretary
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Newcastle NSW
- Full-time
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
11h
Paralegal / Licensed Conveyancer
Clifford Chance —Sydney NSW
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
Quick Apply
Paralegal Officer
Queensland Government —Rockhampton QLD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
14d
Legal Assistant (Medical Negligence)
Maurice Blackburn —Perth WA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Life insurance

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Paralegal, Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Department of Justice and Community Safety -
Melbourne City Centre VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$62,104 - $79,753 a year
1 day ago

Qualifications

Administrative experience
Legal drafting
Legal research
Document management
Time management

Full Job Description

Unique opportunity to gain exposure to Government clients while working on diverse matters of high profile public interest
Join a supportive team environment
Hybrid work - Enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
Ongoing | Full-time
VPS 2 $62,104 - $79,753 plus superannuation per annum (depending on experience)

About the VGSO

The Victorian Government Solicitor's Office (VGSO) serves the rule of law exclusively for the State.

Our place within government ensures we are at the centre of legal change, reform and problem-solving. We operate as a service-driven legal professional practice and strive for excellence in this competitive environment. We role-model the Victorian Public Sector values and VGSO's Our Compass, which guide how we work together in everything we do: Proud of what we do; Value every voice; Learn, grow, thrive; Always evolving; Act with care.

About the branch

Our branch provides specialist legal services to a wide range of government clients and departments, tackling matters that are both high profile and of public interest.

Our areas of expertise include:

General civil, police civil, and tortious claims
State care, personal injury, and negligence claims
Contempt of court, defamation, injunctions, and vexatious litigant applications
Inquests, supervision order matters, judicial review, and statutory interpretation
Commercial litigation

About the role

We have multiple exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and motivated Paralegals to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch and work alongside our highly experienced and passionate solicitors.

In this role, will work across complex and sensitive litigation matters handled by the branch. The type of work may include historical institutional abuse claims involving former minors and young persons in care of the State, general civil claims, tortious claims against Victoria Police and Corrections Victoria, coronial inquests and matters under the Crimes (Mental Impairment and Unfitness to be Tried) Act 1997. As needs arise and to diversify your files, you will also provide support to other streams of work undertaken by the branch.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with court preparation, including discovery related tasks and general document management
Legal research and analysis
Drafting correspondence, briefs to counsel and court documents
Liaising with clients, counsel and solicitors to assist VGSO solicitors
Assisting with legal support and administrative duties as required

Skills and experience

Prior experience working as a Paralegal
A demonstrated ability to perform high quality legal research
Previous experience with document management/discovery related tasks would be highly desirable
Excellent attention to detail and consistent high standards of work
Ability to `think on your feet' and work independently in the absence of specific instruction
Superior time management skills and the ability to multi-task and meet relevant deadlines
Ability to appropriately deal with sensitive and highly confidential information

Benefits

VGSO offers an inclusive, collegiate and collaborative work environment where you will be well-supported and mentored to develop your knowledge. You will also be given excellent career opportunities to progress and develop within the organisation.

VGSO embraces flexibility and recognises the importance of work-life balance. We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing employees to spend half of their time working remotely and the other half in the office. This setup encourages collaboration and strengthens team connections, while supporting your ability to achieve a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now!

Click 'Apply Now' to start your application. Applications must include:

a cover letter (no longer than 2 pages)
resume

Please note it is not a requirement to respond to the Key Selection Criteria separately but applicants should outline their relevant skills/experience and suitability to the role in their cover letter.

To find out more about this role, please view the position description attached. Alternatively, you can contact Kate Miller, Talent Acquisition Business partner, by email at [email protected].

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to, reference checks, pre-employment misconduct screening and criminal record checks.

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