Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced paralegal who ideally has a minimum of 2 years experience to join and support our Litigation department 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, accociates, lawyers and paralegals who practice exclusively in this complex and demanding area of law. We believe we have developed a hard-won reputation in fighting for our clients and obtaining the best outcomes in their cases.

About Attwood Marshall Lawyers

For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the community with an intent to help people and change their lives for the better.

Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. 

We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 65 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. 

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. Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a large focus on automation and technology advancements to help with progressing our client’s matters 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 in their working life. We offer ongoing training for both professional and personal development 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 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;
• 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 documents, correspondence, 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. 

Desirable Attributes

• 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
• 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 (after completion of probation and annual reviews)

The Location

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices at Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta 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 *********@attwoodmarshall.com.au before Friday 12th of April 2024

We look forward to hearing from you.