Paralegal

• Profile building role - manage key stakeholder relationships internally and externally
• Diverse workload + professional growth - wide variety of cases + in-house training opportunities
• A people-first culture - close knit team boosted by vibrant social events!
• 6-month max term contract offering multiple employee benefits

Flex your advanced legal skills in this high performing Legal & Compliance team in LeavePlus, where our mission is to support and protect the wellbeing of construction workers.

At a pivotal time in our enforcement journey, our in-house Litigation team plays a critical role in protecting the integrity of long service leave entitlements across the construction industry. You'll apply your successful paralegal skills alongside a highly specialised team of lawyers, supporting complex enforcement and recovery matters that deliver meaningful outcomes for Victorian workers.

Reporting to the Legal Manager (Litigation), you will contribute to a diverse range of litigation and enforcement activities, including legal research, drafting, evidence preparation, and court-ready documentation. This is an opportunity to apply your impressive litigation experience in a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where your attention to detail, legal acumen, and commitment to excellence will be celebrated.

What you'll do

• Conduct in-depth legal research to support litigation and enforcement matters.
• Draft legal documents, briefs of evidence, correspondence, court orders and preparation for court hearings
• Provide trusted support to our in-house lawyers across a diverse litigation portfolio.
• Maintain accurate legal records, files, and case documentation.
• Build trusted relationships with diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a team-driven, collaborative, values-led culture that puts our workers first.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience in legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skill with a critical eye for attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities with ease and thrive in a fast-paced, solutions-focused team.
• Deft relationship building skills and a history of building collaborative, valued partnerships across teams and external stakeholders
• An advanced knowledge of legal terminology, ability to apply legal research methods and documentation preparation.

What you'll need to have

• The confidence to work autonomously, exercise sound judgement, and take initiative.
• Efficient organisational skills, with an uncanny ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet deadlines calmly.
• Proficiency in using legal databases and software including the Microsoft Office suite.
• A Degree in law, legal studies or other relevant discipline preferred.
• Prior experience working as a paralegal in a litigation team. (ideally in an In-house role.
• Proven track record of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information.

If you're a priority-driven and detail-oriented Paralegal with litigation experience, ideally gained in an in-house environment and a natural relationship builder who communicates with clarity and professionalism, while thrive in a dynamic social team where integrity, accuracy, and purpose matters, please don't waste any time in applying!

Please align your application to the specific criteria above and let us know why this opportunity is a perfect match! A comprehensive candidate pack will be offered to all shortlisted candidates along with a diagram outlining all recruitment stages. Applications will close 1 October, so please submit as soon as possible.