About Us

For over 25 years, Blackstone Legal Costing has been a trusted leader in legal costing. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide, our dedicated team of experienced lawyers and consultants brings extensive expertise across all jurisdictions. We pride ourselves on delivering industry-leading advice and specialise in the preparation, analysis, and resolution of legal costs.

An opportunity is now available for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our Melbourne team as a Paralegal on a casual basis. Candidates must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Although Blackstone Legal Costing is a consultancy and not a law firm, the successful candidate will be exposed to various areas of law due to the nature of the work.

Position Overview

As a Paralegal at Blackstone Legal Costing, you will play a crucial role in supporting our teams and will be responsible for:

Preparing files for costing;

Reconciling disbursement lists with tax invoices;

Drafting letters, memorandum of advice, and certificates of assessments under supervision;

Liaising with clients, barristers' clerk and internal stakeholders;

Administrative management of files; and

Ad-hoc duties as required.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidates will have the following experience/qualities:

Students studying a Bachelor of Law in their first or second year are encouraged to apply.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organisation, prioritisation, and time management skills.

Self-motivated and be able to work as part of a team and autonomously.

Technology-savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

An understanding of the Australian legal system, including laws, regulations, legal terminology, and court procedures.

Why Blackstone Legal Costing?

We foster an environment where collaboration, respect and innovation are essential, ensuring all employees feel valued and empowered.

Our national presence gives employees the opportunity to collaborate across all offices, share knowledge, and feel part of a unified and supportive network.

We nurture talent and provide opportunities for career growth and development.

We understand the importance of building relationships and regularly organise fun social events.

To Apply

Please submit both cover letter and resume through the Apply button to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact our HR Department at [email protected].

For more information about Blackstone Legal Costing, please visit our website: https://bstone.legal