Civil Paralegal

O'Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors is a fast-paced law firm based in Sydney CBD. Our office is looking for a Paralegal who has a strong interest in civil law and is available on a full-time basis.
You will be exposed to a wide range of legal matters and be responsible for a range of tasks including:

Drafting routine correspondence, reviewing and editing letters and documents;
Be the first point of contact for criminal and civil enquiries;
Responding to emails, liaising various stakeholders;
General office management;
File management and maintenance of e-archives and office precedents;
Legal research;
Assisting solicitors with general administrative tasks;

Requirements: To be considered for this position, please ensure that you provide your resume and cover letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing the following criteria:
1. Excellent attention to detail
2. Sound oral and written communication skills, and excellent telephone manner
3. Ability and willingness to work as a member of team
4. Excellent organisational and administrative skills
5. Proficiency on a Mac platform and skills and experience using a range of software including Microsoft Office
6. Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and ability to meet competing deadlines
7. Ability to multi-task and prioritise the task at hand
It would also be preferable that you have previous experience and/or strong professional experience (in a different field is acceptable). You must demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and confidently through both your verbal and written skills. You also need to be able to take initiative, follow directions, have a capacity to solve problems and work independently.
Please email your resume and cover letter to the Practice Manager, Matthew Hudson at ******.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Legal Occupations: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 30/05/2024
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