THE ROLE

ERA Legal is a commercial law firm with specialist teams in Commercial Litigation, Loan + Securities and Construction + Projects. We are seeking a highly motivated paralegal to support our Litigation Team.

Our Litigation Team paralegals are heavily involved in matters and depended upon to perform a variety of tasks. This role is for a law student who is available to work a minimum of 4 days per week (or 3 full days + 2 half-days) in-semester and full-time during semester breaks. We will accommodate reasonable study leave for exams.

Specific work and responsibilities will include:

assisting with the preparation and filing of court documents, including pleadings, affidavits, exhibits, chronologies and court books;
preparing briefs to counsel and experts;
drafting various correspondence, including assisting with preparing letters of advice, demands on other parties, and settlement offers;
liaising with clients and solicitors of other parties;
undertaking research in respect to key issues encountered in the course of a matter;
e-discovery;
administrative management of matters; and
working with solicitors to ensure critical milestones are met, including in the preparation of matters for hearing.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES

While previous experience in a law firm is not required, to be considered for this role you need to:

be a law student either in your penultimate year of study;
be able to work at least 4 full days per week or 3 full days + 2 half-days;
have a thirst for knowledge and the early development of a career;
be proactive and diligent, including having an eye for detail;
have initiative and always be looking for ways to contribute;
be unfazed by conflicting demands and priorities, often with tight deadlines;
be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure; and
be able to work in a team environment.

The role presents an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop and apply real world legal skills in a busy commercial litigation practice with the goal of transitioning to a further role post-appointment.

If this is you, then please forward your CV, a covering letter and copy of your academic transcript, letting us know how you meet the requirements for the role and why you are the ideal candidate for the position to nicholas.confidential@eralegal.com.au

While all applications which meet the minimum requirements of the role will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Further information about our firm and values can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au.

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