We are looking for Paralegal Support Officers (AO3) to work with one of our client in the State Government space!

• Anticipated duration: 6-Month Contract
• Brisbane CBD
• $49.00 per hour + Super
• Possibility of Extension

At Hudson, we are partnering with a high-profile government legal practice to recruit two AO3 Paralegal Support Officers for a 6-month contract within their busy WorkCover team. These roles offer the opportunity to join a fast-paced and highly supportive environment, working with a well-respected legal division that plays a key role in delivering legal services to government agencies across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

As a Paralegal Support Officer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal and administrative support to lawyers and legal staff across the WorkCover practice. Your duties will include:

• Filing and serving legal documents to external parties and Coordinating meetings, interviews, and legal appointments
  
  
• Conducting searches across court registries, tribunals, and various institutions
  
  
• Compiling briefs for counsel, experts, and mediators
  
  
• Supporting discovery processes, including document inspections and preparation of lists of documents
  
  
• Preparing routine legal correspondence and court documentation
  
  
• Managing bring-up systems and assisting in document indexing, redacting, and summarising
  
  
• Assisting in trial preparation and attending trials where required
  
  
• Accurately recording billable hours and contributing to team billing targets
  
  

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking candidates who are adaptable, proactive, and demonstrate strong attention to detail. To be successful, you will ideally bring:

• Prior experience in a paralegal, legal support, or legal administration role
  
  
• Familiarity with legal processes, particularly in personal injury or WorkCover matters (highly regarded)
  
  
• Sound judgement and the ability to work independently under supervision
  
  
• Excellent communication skills and comfort liaising with a range of stakeholders
  
  
• Confidence using legal systems and software, with a willingness to learn
  
  
• The ability to manage sensitive material and work within a trauma-informed framework
  
  

Important Consideration: Exposure to Sensitive Material Please note, the WorkCover team may work with material relating to traumatic incidents or events. Applicants should consider their personal resilience and ability to manage potential exposure to vicarious trauma. A well-established support framework is in place to ensure staff wellbeing.

Interested? Make sure to apply!

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Casual Loading
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