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We are looking for an experienced paralegal to join our Litigation department and be based in our Sydney office. The position involves a variety of support tasks as an integral part of the Litigation team, including service and filing of Court documents and instructing Counsel. Our team is made up of partners, senior associates, associates, lawyers and paralegals who practice exclusively in this complex and demanding area of law.
About Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area on the Gold Coast to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. Our Sydney office is opening soon and will be positioned in the City. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements:
* Long established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia
* We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology
* Our teams act exclusively in their area of law
* We care – our staff are trained to connect and communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives
* We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients
* We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better
* We are passionate advocates for social justice & change
Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.
We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 80 staff and additional offices located in Sydney, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, and Melbourne. We are very excited to be opening a Sydney office in the city, which you could become a part of.
We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.
We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients’ matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide in-house business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.
The Role
As a Litigation Paralegal you will be assisting in matters that span various areas of Litigation, including Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation & Personal Injuries in various state and federal jurisdictions.
The role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to work with high-quality legal matters and a variety of clients. They must deliver high quality support legal services to our clients and the lawyers, have exceptional organisation skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
The role will require you to
* Provide support and exceptional service to all staff and our clients;
* Work from our Sydney office and assist the lawyers attending;
* Process and collate client documentation and material;
* Witness documents (as a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations) and attend clients where required;
* Arrange filing and service of court documents;
* Assist with new client enquiries;
* Liaise with clients and witnesses;
* Draft disclosure documents, correspondence, claim forms, and assisting with settlement conferences, mediations and hearings;
* Prepare briefs and disclosure material;
* Arrange appointments with specialists, experts, and liaising with clients;
* Attend Court to instruct Counsel;
* Undertake administrative duties such as organising calendars & booking appointments for clients and the team;
* General legal administrative support;
* Work closely with the Department Managers and Partners.
Minimum Requirements
* A minimum of 2 years experience in a litigation paralegal role
* An intent or purpose in life to help people and change their lives for the better
* Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition
* Excellent communication and client liaison skills
* A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box
* Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills
* Responsible and have integrity
* A good work ethic and be self-motivated
* A good team player attitude who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm
* Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically
* Organisational and time management skills
* A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile
* Positive/enthusiastic approach and must show initiative
* Ability to prioritise competing tasks
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Qualified as a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations (you can enrol in this course once employed)
* Experience using LEAP Practice Management System, Online Phone Systems, and CRM systems (preferred but not essential).
What We Offer
* Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
* Excellent training program and career development focus
* Leading legal practice management systems and software
* Healthy work environment and work-life balance
* Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training
* Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
* Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support
* Excellent salary package
The Location
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Sydney, Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
This full-time position is based at our Sydney office. There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.
Apply Today
Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager Holly Gilholme by emailing (emailprotected) before Friday 11th April 2025
We look forward to hearing from you.
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