About us
Meridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.
We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.
Role Purpose
This fantastic opportunity is for a Paralegal to join our Health team in our Brisbane office. Ideally, you will be a University Law student.
This role will see you working 3-4 days a week providing comprehensive paralegal and administrative support to the Principal and team of lawyers. This is a pivotal legal support role with varied workload, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. This role will provide the successful candidate a fantastic opportunity to work alongside one of our highly regarded Principal and their collaborative team.
Experience
Our ideal candidate will have some previous experience in a paralegal or legal support role supporting a team of lawyers. Experience in insurance law is preferred but not essential.
Law students with law firm or insurance experience looking to transition into the legal profession long term are encouraged to apply as you will be provided with on the job training.
You are well known for your commitment to excellence, ability to maintain confidentiality as well as your strong client service orientation. You will be someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, is willing to learn, with a can do attitude and strong attention to detail.
If you are looking for a fast-paced role and a willingness to be a key member of a busy motivated and friendly legal team, then we’d love to hear from you.
Education
- Completion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
Skills
- Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills
- Professional composure with the ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and integrity
- High level of attention to detail
- Sound problem solving skills
- Strong initiative along with a proactive approach
- Strong communication skills – verbal and written
- Strong typing skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks with ease
- Allocates appropriate amounts of time to complete own and others work
- Uses technology to maximise efficiency
- Proven client service orientation
Personal Qualities
- Is an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team members
- Demonstrates a can do attitude and a willingness to help others
- Contributes ideas, opinions and suggestion in team discussions
- Shows enthusiasm and responsiveness to clients
- Assists fee earners in meeting client expectations
Why join us?
Joining Meridian Lawyers means joining a practice known for our specialisation and capability. We are a value driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input and innovation from all levels of the business.
We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful.
Next Steps
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.
Visit www.meridianlawyers.com.au/careers to meet our people and learn more about this role and our business.
