Paralegal

Melbourne CBD, Full-time or part-time Keypoint Law is seeking to grow our Central Office team. We are looking for committed career paralegals or highly capable law students who are available at least 3 days per week. Exciting opportunities with prospects to establish a career as a paralegal or to transition into a lawyer role. We are open to both full-time and part-time applicants, based in Melbourne CBD. An exceptional opportunity to gain experience across a range of practice areas and the operations of a national commercial law firmWork collaboratively with our network of paralegals to ensure day-to-day legal and operational support needs are met Support our senior lawyers to consistently deliver results for clientsDevelop your skills, learning directly from senior lawyers The candidates: The opportunities available are suitable for driven individuals looking to commit to either:a long-term role as a career paralegal, or at least 2 years in a paralegal role, with prospects for outstanding candidates to transition into a lawyer role within Keypoint Law. Please indicate in your application your goals in this regard. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a paralegal in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and will have a “can-do” attitude in supporting our senior lawyers as well as the operations of our law firm. Your role & responsibilities: The responsibilities will involve collaborating with a team of paralegals to provide general paralegal and operations support including: Legal Support: Providing exceptional support to our senior lawyers. Document Management: Drafting, reviewing, and organising legal documents.Case Coordination: Managing case files, tracking deadlines, and collaborating with our senior lawyers to facilitate smooth case progression.Client Relations: Provide clients with assistance, updates, and support, as required by the supervising lawyer.Office Support: Attend to day-to-day office requirements including administrative tasks, mail handling, meeting and greeting clients, preparing meeting rooms, general upkeep of the offices. What will make you successful in this role? A minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal (desirable)A self-motivated nature and ‘can-do’ attitude, with a high level of initiativeAn ability to work effectively in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with an ability to prioritise and adapt to changing demandsHigh attention to detailExceptional communication skills, both verbal and writtenProficient Office skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Our culture: At Keypoint, we offer an inclusive, collaborative and supportive work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance. Part of this culture is the “can-do” attitude which we expect from all our team members. In our organisation, our team take the approach that no task is too big or too small, and teamwork is critical to ensuring the smooth operations of the business. About Keypoint Law: Established in 2014A law firm driving transformation in the legal profession, redefining how a modern law firm operatesOur talented lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500™, Chambers™, Doyles Guide™ and across 20 areas of law, Best Lawyers™5 Star Employer of Choice, 2025Fast Firms, 2024Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, 2023Winner, Workplace Culture & Health Award, 2023Winner NewLaw Firm of the Year, 2022Appointed to 5 government panels To learn more about our firm, visit www.keypointlaw.com.au and www.lawsetfree.com.au. To applyPlease submit your application, comprising a CV, cover letter, academic transcript and availability, by email to Courtney Cockerton at careers@keypointlaw.com.au. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on all applications.