Casual Paralegal - Government & Commercial Disputes
About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role Due to an increase in workflow, our Government & Commercial Disputes team is expanding. We are recruiting for a number of casual Paralegals based in either Adelaide or Darwin to assist in managing high-volume discovery and document review projects. Your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
High volume discovery: Assist in managing and organising large volumes of documents and electronic data for discovery purposes.
Document review: Conduct thorough and accurate reviews of documents.
Database management: Utilise legal document review platforms and databases to track and manage discovery materials effectively.
Case preparation: Support lawyers in case preparation by organising evidence and summarising documents.
Administrative support: Perform administrative tasks related to case management, including filing, indexing, and organising case files.
Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will be a Law Student or have some experience as a paralegal. Litigation experience and experience using Nuix Discover will be highly regarded. You must be available to start as soon as possible and be able to work at least 3 days per week. You will have strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively. The role requires you to work independently but also within a team environment, and therefore the ideal candidate must demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What We Offer We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page. Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday, 20 September 2024.