Opportunity An established, suburban boutique firm, 7 km from Melbourne CBD, is seeking a paralegal to support their Commercial Law and Litigation practices. Working as part of a small team with an excellent culture, this position offers the opportunity to work with high-quality commercial clients across a range of transactional and litigated matters. This position is suited to both career paralegals and law students. Students with relevant experience and capacity to work full-time are encouraged to apply. The firm are very happy to support a pathway to a junior lawyer position for the right candidate. What's on offer: - Competitive salary - Flexible working hours - Minimal overtime, in a supportive environment not driven by targets or KPIs - Opportunity to work on a broad range of matters including IP, franchising, retail, insolvency, partnership agreements and disputes, property, franchising, sport, probate and more - Mentorship and guidance from established, senior colleagues - An opportunity to progress your career as a paralegal or lawyer - Monthly progress meetings to support your development and maximise growth - Beautiful new premises in an accessible location - Sociable team from varied backgrounds - Close-knit office culture - Regular team lunches and events - Paid professional development - Annual salary review - Paid birthday leave (after 12 months' employment) - Collaborative environment About you The ideal candidate will have; - Proven experience in a legal support role, ideally in a commercial setting but candidates from other, relevant backgrounds will be considered - Knowledge of the litigation process and experience preparing court documents - Excellent drafting skills - A collaborative, team-focused approach - A growth mindset and willingness to learn and develop - Resilience To Apply To apply online, please apply using the form below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nev Ó Ríordáin on 0437 028 897 or email nev@gatehouselegal.com.au
