Paralegal - Employment Law (Australia)

Overview

The organization is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Paralegal specialising in Employment Law to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to an Australian legal practice.

This role supports a principal lawyer across employment advisory matters, workplace disputes and investigations, while also assisting with efficient day-to-day practice operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the principal lawyer, including managing emails, calendars, calls, client enquiries and filing.
• Assist in drafting and proofreading legal correspondence, advice, employment contracts, workplace policies and other legal documents under supervision.
• Conduct legal research on Australian employment law, workplace relations, employment compliance and relevant legislation.
• Support employment disputes, pre-litigation matters, settlement negotiations and litigation through document preparation, evidence management and legal research.
• Assist with workplace investigations involving misconduct, performance management and other employment-related concerns.
• Maintain accurate and organised matter files, evidence, briefs and legal documentation.
• Prepare matter-opening documentation, conduct conflict checks and coordinate client engagement materials.
• Assist with client intake, lead management, follow-ups and social media activities to support practice development.
• Manage legal and administrative workflows using OneDrive, WorkingHours and other practice management systems, with an upcoming transition to Smokeball.
• Support the development and improvement of internal processes, document management systems and administrative procedures.
• Handle confidential client information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgment.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Legal Studies or a related discipline; formal paralegal qualifications will also be considered.
• Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or in a similar legal support role, preferably within employment law, workplace relations, litigation or HR advisory.
• Familiarity with Australian employment law, workplace relations legislation, employment contracts and compliance requirements is highly advantageous.
• Strong legal research, drafting, proofreading and document preparation skills.
• Experience supporting dispute resolution, litigation, workplace investigations or employment advisory matters is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines and manage multiple matters efficiently.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with a professional approach to client correspondence and stakeholder interactions.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, integrity, emotional intelligence and sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, OneDrive and digital document management systems.
• Familiarity with legal practice management software such as Smokeball and time-tracking tools such as WorkingHours is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while collaborating effectively with the principal lawyer and other stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Opportunity for 100% remote work.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Access to advanced legal research and practice management tools.
• Continuing education and professional development support focused on Australian personal injury law.

Location

• Remote (Australian legal practice).