Administrative / Operations Paralegal

Legal / Law

About the Employer

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING!

Remote roles | Commercial litigation | Debt recovery | Fast, practical legal solutions

An Australian law firm specialising in commercial litigation, debt recovery and fast, practical legal solutions for clients is currently recruiting two full-time superstar paralegals (remote roles).

The two roles

1. Administrative / Operations Paralegal

Focused on administration, client communication, document management and workflow progression.

2. Legal Drafting Paralegal

Focused on legal drafting, document preparation and progressing legal tasks.

Role 1: Administrative / Operations Paralegal

  • Answering phones and managing frontline enquiries
  • Managing email correspondence with clients, debtors, counterparties and other stakeholders
  • Opening, maintaining and closing files
  • Preparing and sending engagement letters
  • Assisting with billing and payment administration
  • Managing payment plans and follow-ups
  • Filing and document lifecycle management
  • Coordinating workflow and ensuring tasks progress through each step
  • Providing general logistical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the legal team

Role 2: Legal Drafting Paralegal

  • Preparing and drafting legal correspondence
  • Drafting letters of demand, statutory demands and other recovery-related documents
  • Preparing and formatting court documents and legal forms
  • Reviewing contracts and correspondence and supporting documents
  • Progressing legal tasks under supervision
  • Communicating with clients, counterparties and other stakeholders as required
  • Managing deadlines and ensuring legal tasks are progressed efficiently
  • Supporting the legal team with legal drafting, matter preparation and file progression

Qualifications and Experience

  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent organisation skills and ability to multitask
  • Excellent English, with strong written and verbal communication
  • Work-from-home office with stable internet connection
  • The ability to interact with clients and counterparties professionally
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • The ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Previous experience in a legal or professional services environment
  • Diploma in Law / Bachelor of Laws
  • Attorneys-at-law are welcome to apply and will be considered for the Legal Drafting Paralegal role

To apply, please email a copy of your CV with the preferred position in the title of your email to: [email protected]

Candidates applying for Role 1: Administrative / Operations Paralegal are requested to include a 30 second voice note, considering it is a customer-facing position.