Paralegal
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
EXPIREDSydney, New South Wales, AustraliaOn-siteFull TimeMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Manage workflows and support legal matters within Avant Law by drafting documents, handling expense management, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders. Proactively anticipate team needs to ensure the effective progression of cases, particularly in medical negligence and civil litigation. Utilize strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities and deadlines while engaging with diverse stakeholders. Requires demonstrated experience in paralegal or legal support roles, proficiency in legal practice management systems, and exceptional written communication skills. Full-time position in Sydney.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in a paralegal, legal support or administrative role within a legal environment
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong drafting and document management capabilities, with excellent attention to detail
- Highly developed organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Confidence engaging with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders
- Strong financial and administrative skills, including experience with billing and expense management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal practice management systems
- A proactive approach, with the judgement and confidence to work autonomously
- A commitment to ongoing professional development and the ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and ways of working
Desired Qualifications
- Previous paralegal experience within a law firm environment
- Knowledge or experience in professional conduct and disciplinary processes
- Knowledge or experience in civil litigation, ideally within the medical negligence space
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