Paralegal – Legal Case Management (Brisbane/Adelaide/Melbourne)

About the role

The Paralegal will support Ahpra's National Legal Practice, delivering high‑quality case management across Brisbane, Adelaide or Melbourne offices. Reporting to the Practice Manager, the role involves managing discovery, conducting legal research, handling documents and providing administrative support throughout the life of legal matters.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the discovery phase of allocated cases, including research, precedent investigation and drafting materials for lawyers.
• Oversee all administrative tasks during a matter’s lifecycle, ensuring timely implementation of outcomes and reporting requirements.
• Conduct background research, extensive document retrieval and manage data‑breach incidents.
• Prepare evidentiary certificates and materials for external information release when required.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and guidelines to improve legal function performance.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Paralegal studies or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience providing high‑quality paralegal and administrative support in a complex, high‑volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage full‑range legal administrative activities, including case management, correspondence and document handling.
• Strong customer‑service orientation with the ability to prioritize workload under time‑critical targets.

Required skills

• Legal research
• Document management

What we offer

• Hybrid work model – flexibility to work both in the office and from home.
• Friendly, supportive culture with an active social club.
• Discounted health insurance through Medibank Private.
• Open‑plan workspace in a 5‑star rated central building.
• Competitive salary of $103,781 per annum plus superannuation.