ABOUT US:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be supported in this close knit group, given training, mentoring and guidance from your peers and leader. You will need to be self-motivated and adaptable in this dynamic environment. Ideal background and skills include:

• Prior experience as an Paralegal highly regarded, but not essential
• Ideal role for law students with an interest in Employment & Safety, or who are looking for an opportunity to learn more about this exciting area of practice
• Strong academic transcript
• Perform your responsibilities honestly and to a professional standard at all times
• Have a lawful right to work in Australia
• Excellent client service
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal and written
• Strong research and problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure, respond promptly and effectively to clients
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft products and iManage (document management system) preferred.

We are seeking a casual paralegal to join our Employment & Safety Team in our Brisbane office, working 2-3 days per week.
Our team has extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious employment and industrial matters. Our workplace relations team is highly regarded, and regularly rated among the best in Queensland. Our industry experience includes the not for profit sector, healthcare, education, local, state and federal government employers, the retail and service sectors, finance, professional services, construction, engineering and manufacturing. Our clients include some of the largest employers in Queensland, including the most recognisable and trusted brands.

If successful in your application you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking research based tasks and report findings and research
• Assisting solicitors with thought leadership including preparing presentations, articles and updates for our clients
• Producing legal work with a commercial view and pragmatic approach
• Has a good understanding of the law in the practice group you are working in
• Keeping up to date with changes in the law and relevant business context
• Completing all allocated work diligently and within the specified timeframe
• Recording time promptly, accurately in Elite 3E
• Assisting with the day to day operations of our legal practice