About Us
Oakbridge Lawyers is a specialist commercial and civil litigation firm with a strong reputation for delivering strategic, cost-effective, and timely debt recovery solutions. We represent both secured and unsecured creditors and are widely recognised for our expertise in the Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA). Our clients range from small businesses to publicly listed companies, and our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in legal practice.
About the role
We are seeking a Paralegal to support our dynamic, friendly and inclusive professional team in our Melbourne office as part of the Civil Litigation team. The role will include:
- Preparing legal documents, statutory notices, and court documents and correspondence
- File management and client communication
- Undertaking legal research
- Assist solicitors with the day-to-day operations of files/client management
- General administration including billing
- Filing and general office / administration tasks
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate must the following core values and skills:
- Experience in a legal administration/paralegal role preferable
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with excellent spelling and grammar
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated ability to handle large volumes of work
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands
- Enjoy being part of a team committed to, and delivering, client excellence
- Experience in debt recovery and insurance law preferable
Skills and experience
Oakbridge Lawyers shall provide on-the-job training in respect of our systems and documents. Previous experience in a legal setting is favourable though not essential. The position would be ideal for a law graduate who wants to also obtain exposure to, and experience in, the private legal sector (). However, our over-riding focus is to secure a candidate that has the above core values and skills.
Just a few of the benefits of being part of Oakbridge Lawyers include:
- Leadership development program.
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program) available for all staff as we understand and care about your wellbeing.
- Being part of a larger and rapidly going ASX list group of companies.
- An all inclusion and diverse environment that encourages and desires everyone’s feedback and input.
- Paid parental leave policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oakbridge Lawyers aspires to be the exemplar employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. OBL aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention, and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
Please click ‘apply now’ to upload your cover letter and resume.
For more information please contact our National Practice Manager, Matthew Hudson on (02) 9223 9023
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Ability to commit to full-time employment (Mon - Fri)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
