Paralegal

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx)

We have an excellent opportunity to join our industry-leading insurance practice, based in Sydney. As a Paralegal, you will provide essential support to partners and senior lawyers primarily on sensitive claims.

Our national team works with a diverse and well-established client base, including insurers, government, churches, and schools.

In this role you will

• Deliver high-quality business outcomes for clients when drafting, reviewing, or preparing documents including routine Court documents and correspondence
• Work collaboratively with team members and lawyers to deliver innovative solutions and ensure the best outcome for the client
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the team including regular communication to manage expectations on projects or tasks
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation to build technical excellence
• Conduct general administrative tasks to ensure the team delivers the best outcome for the client within timeframes
• Using AI tools to increase efficiency and productivity

What You Need

 We welcome applications from paralegals who:

• have 1+ years’ experience supporting personal injury claims work, ideally involving sensitive matters
• are familiar with civil procedure and litigation processes
• can thoroughly and sensitively review and organise evidence relating to liability and quantum issues
• are highly organised, with demonstrated experience managing files and assisting with a portfolio of claims
• thrive in a collaborative team environment
• take pride in their work and the team they support

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie.McKellar@minterellison.com.