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Paralegal - LDC

DLA Piper
Brisbane, AUS
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

Full Job Posting

Main duties and responsibilities

  • You will work as part of a supportive team, carrying out tasks for specific practice groups. These responsibilities could include:
  • Conducting discovery, document review and due diligence for high-profile and large volume matters for multi-national and globally recognised clients
  • Assisting with preparing evidence at all stages of the litigation process including drafting chronologies and compiling documents for briefs to counsel
  • Providing administrative support to the legal teams for large matters
  • Collaborating and working closely with colleagues in the Legal Delivery Centre and across the firm nationally
  • All Paralegals are encouraged to actively contribute to the development of the Centre and the services it provides

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

Have successfully completed a law degree and are available to commence full-time work

Preferably have experience working with online review platforms such as RelativityOne or Nuix Discover (formerly Ringtail), although this is not essential as we will provide training for all systems

Have a working knowledge and understanding of the laws of privilege

Possess exceptional attention to detail and the ability to process and organise large volumes of data and forms of evidence

Be able to grasp new instructions and tasks quickly and be flexible to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment that responds to client needs

Possess excellent verbal and written communication and time management skills

Italian language skills highly desirable

Be eligible to work in Australia

About us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.

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