Legal Administrator / Paralegal (Public Law)

About the role

A legal team in Melbourne CBD (hybrid working flexibility) is looking for a legal administrator or developing paralegal to provide operational, research and matter-management support to senior solicitors across civil, criminal and administrative regulatory proceedings. The work sits in public law, enforcement litigation and statutory operations, with an ASAP start until 18 December and strong potential for extension.

Key responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with preparing and compiling briefs of evidence, drafting routine court documents and reviewing standard legal correspondence.
• Monitor court hearing listings and statutory filing deadlines, and keep legal records and case files accurate, secure and up to date.
• Carry out primary legal and regulatory research, investigate factual issues and help draft initial advices, internal briefings and summary reports.
• Coordinate and process applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) and support compliance with government reporting directives.
• Develop and maintain procedural guides and manuals, assist with knowledge management and handle ad-hoc administrative workflows.

Required profile

• Currently completing or completed a tertiary qualification in law or legal studies, or proven practical experience in a paralegal or legal administrative role.
• Working familiarity with court processes and litigation (civil or criminal); an interest in environmental or administrative law is highly regarded.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and meet high-volume file deadlines.
• High attention to detail in document preparation, file integrity, proofreading and cross-checking evidence.
• Positive, communicative approach and willingness to collaborate and adapt to changing priorities.

What we offer

• Full-time hours at $44.87 - $50.45 per hour plus superannuation.
• Hybrid working flexibility based in Melbourne CBD.
• Contract duration from ASAP start until 18 December, with strong potential for extension.

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