About the Company

Our client is a respected Queensland Government legal practice providing legal advice and representation across a wide range of complex matters. Working closely with government departments, statutory bodies and agencies, the organisation plays a key role in supporting policy implementation, decision-making and legal compliance across the state.

Employees benefit from working alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative environment that values professionalism, accountability and high-quality service delivery. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to meaningful legal work within the public sector while developing your legal support experience.
 
The Opportunity

An opportunity has become available for an AO3 Paralegal Support Officer to join a busy legal team. This role will provide high-quality paralegal and administrative support to legal staff while assisting senior support staff to ensure the efficient delivery of services across the team.

• 12-month contract, with potential for extension;

• Based in Brisbane CBD; and

• AO3 – $51.12 p/h + super.

This position will suit someone who has experience providing administrative or secretarial support within a legal environment and enjoys working in a fast-paced setting supporting complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing paralegal support including filing and serving legal documents and preparing client files;

• Assisting with discovery processes including document inspection and preparation of document lists;

• Supporting trial preparation, legal research, and drafting routine correspondence and legal documentation;

• Coordinating meetings, conferences and interviews while maintaining organisational systems; and

• Assisting with time recording, billing processes and administrative support across the legal team.

Required Experience

The ideal candidate will bring previous experience supporting legal professionals within a law firm, government legal practice or professional services environment. You will be highly organised, adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities within a fast-paced legal setting.

You will Ideally Demonstrate

• Experience providing administrative or secretarial support within a legal environment;

• Knowledge of legal documentation processes, filing systems and court procedures;

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities;

• High attention to detail and ability to work accurately under time constraints; and

• Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

This role offers a great opportunity to gain exposure to complex legal matters within a well-established Queensland Government legal environment. You will work alongside experienced legal professionals in a collaborative team while developing valuable public sector legal experience. With a 12-month contract, potential for extension and a Brisbane CBD location, this role provides stability and strong career development for candidates looking to build their experience within legal support or paralegal work.

How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please email Jessica Gordon at u&u on jessica.gordon@uandu.com quoting reference number 44382.  
 
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