Job description
Are you an experienced and driven Paralegal looking for a fast-paced and rewarding role? We’re seeking highly organised and adaptable professionals to join our client’s team, supporting legal operations in the WorkCover space.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your skills in legal and administrative support while contributing to high-quality service delivery.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide comprehensive paralegal and administrative assistance to legal staff, playing a key part in litigation and claims support.
You will also undertake tasks that involve document preparation, research, trial support, discovery processes, and coordination of legal documentation and meetings.
This role is being offered on a 6 month contract, with the possibility to extend and will be located at the clients Brisbane City office.
Key Responsibilities
You will be a motivated and process-oriented team player with a strong interest in legal practice and a willingness to learn. You’ll have demonstrated experience in providing paralegal or legal administrative support and a sound understanding of legal procedures and documentation. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
You’ll also bring:
Apply today and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services supporting Queensland’s workers' compensation framework.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your skills in legal and administrative support while contributing to high-quality service delivery.
About the Role
In this role, you will provide comprehensive paralegal and administrative assistance to legal staff, playing a key part in litigation and claims support.
You will also undertake tasks that involve document preparation, research, trial support, discovery processes, and coordination of legal documentation and meetings.
This role is being offered on a 6 month contract, with the possibility to extend and will be located at the clients Brisbane City office.
Key Responsibilities
- Filing and serving legal documents, conducting searches, and compiling briefs and files
- Supporting the discovery process including inspection, copying, and preparing lists of documents
- Drafting routine court documentation and correspondence
- Coordinating meetings, mediations, and interviews
- Assisting with trial preparation and attending hearings as needed
- Maintaining bring-up systems and other organisational tools
- Liaising with clients, Counsel, legal professionals, expert witnesses, and stakeholders
- Managing time recording, billing support, and document indexing and redacting
- Participating in legal research and witness interviews
- Meeting quality and performance targets
You will be a motivated and process-oriented team player with a strong interest in legal practice and a willingness to learn. You’ll have demonstrated experience in providing paralegal or legal administrative support and a sound understanding of legal procedures and documentation. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.
You’ll also bring:
- Confidence using legal technology and systems
- The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Adaptability to work across multiple teams as needed
- A proactive, professional, and collaborative attitude
Apply today and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal services supporting Queensland’s workers' compensation framework.
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
