About us We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our well-regarded Government Advisory team. Working in a collaborative and high‑performing environment, this role plays a critical part in the delivery of complex, high‑profile work for a Commonwealth Government agency. This is a full-time role suited to someone looking to develop their career as a Paralegal. You will provide high-level support to lawyers throughout the lifecycle of a matter by: Triaging and reviewing incoming matters; Managing matters through our matter management system, including uploading documents and maintaining accurate records; Assisting with the preparation of briefs, legal documents, letters, case summaries and other correspondence; Sourcing and liaising with experts and external stakeholders as required; Coordinating and managing deadlines, filings and other procedural requirements. About you You enjoy taking ownership of your work and pride yourself on being a reliable and proactive team member. You thrive in a fast‑paced environment and are motivated by working on complex and meaningful matters. You will also bring the following skills and experience: Proven experience as a Paralegal or Senior Legal Assistant , ideally within a high‑volume litigation practice; Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels; A proactive approach and strong organisational skills; The ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with a keen eye for detail; A sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (experience with iManage/Filesite and Aderant Expert is highly regarded). Why join Maddocks? Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience: A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups. Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs. Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives. Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office. Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs. Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. Ready for your next career move? – Apply Now.
