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Feel valued for your project management and paralegal skills
Leverage your paralegal skills to drive class actions team with big firm support
Full-time with 2 days work from home/week - 12-month parental leave contract
A place for you. It means more here. We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path. You bring you.
The Team
We are proud to have a strong Class Actions presence nationally, working to secure justice for our clients in some of the nation's most prominent Class Actions, including the Worley Ltd and Blue Sky shareholder class actions, the Stolen Wages and Stolen Generations class actions, and the Ruby Princess class action. The team is led by two experienced and highly regarded Joint Heads of Class Actions and assisted by a dedicated team of Practice Leaders, Special Counsels, Senior Associates and other legal professionals.
The Opportunity
At Shine, we champion better justice for our clients. And as a Legal Operations Assistant in our Class Actions team based in Sydney-CBD, that starts with you. This role is a twelve (12) month, full-time contract opportunity, with possibility for extension or permanency.
You will support the Joint Heads of Class Actions by driving operational excellence and contributing to a high-performing, client-focused team. You will gather insights and reports, coordinate key communications, and manage the legal area's meeting rhythm to deliver outstanding client outcomes. With a strong work ethic, you’ll take initiative, prioritise effectively, and help ensure we meet performance targets and deliver in full and on time.
You’ll support both leadership and the wider team by assisting in client preparation, communicating clearly and professionally, and handling each interaction with empathy, clarity, and integrity. You will help foster a positive and inclusive team culture by embracing feedback, seeking professional growth, and encouraging continuous learning. You’ll also drive the adoption of emerging technologies and tools, supporting testing and training to improve practice efficiency and data quality.
With empathy, adaptability, and initiative, you will support the Joint Heads of Class Actions by:
Managing schedules, overseeing the meeting rhythm, and coordinating communications to ensure smooth legal operations.
Monitoring compliance with key case management processes and driving continuous improvement using emerging technologies and AI.
Analysing business reports and priorities, in addition to sharing these insights found, to help inform decisions and meet key deliverables.
Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and following up on action items.
Preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and business papers to support leadership and client outcomes.
Handling confidential information, managing expenses, and supporting change management activities with discretion and professionalism.
What you’ll bring
Previous experience in a similar business operations role is desirable.
Previous experience as a senior paralegal, or a similar role, in a national law firm is desirable but not essential for success.
Previous experience in professional services industry essential (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Insurance, etc.)
Proven project management skills essential.
Proven skills in gathering and analysing reports to produce meaningful insights for senior leadership team members.
Accurate typing skills with intermediate Word & Excel skills.
A keen eye for detail in your document management and collation skills.
You’ll be a great communicator both verbally and in writing.
The availability to work Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm.
Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.
We’re an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. We’ve achieved a lot but you’ll find no airs and graces here. We’re humble yet relentless. We don’t pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we’ve created a place for you to thrive.
Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
Connect and be you:Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of a large, well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
Challenge and be challenged:We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that’s how we grow.
Achieve and grow:Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Join us and build a career that means so much more.
Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you’ll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We’re passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and ****** orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you.
Feel valued for your project management and paralegal skills
Leverage your paralegal skills to drive class actions team with big firm support
Full-time with 2 days work from home/week - 12-month parental leave contract
A place for you. It means more here. We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path. You bring you.
The Team
We are proud to have a strong Class Actions presence nationally, working to secure justice for our clients in some of the nation's most prominent Class Actions, including the Worley Ltd and Blue Sky shareholder class actions, the Stolen Wages and Stolen Generations class actions, and the Ruby Princess class action. The team is led by two experienced and highly regarded Joint Heads of Class Actions and assisted by a dedicated team of Practice Leaders, Special Counsels, Senior Associates and other legal professionals.
The Opportunity
At Shine, we champion better justice for our clients. And as a Legal Operations Assistant in our Class Actions team based in Sydney-CBD, that starts with you. This role is a twelve (12) month, full-time contract opportunity, with possibility for extension or permanency.
You will support the Joint Heads of Class Actions by driving operational excellence and contributing to a high-performing, client-focused team. You will gather insights and reports, coordinate key communications, and manage the legal area's meeting rhythm to deliver outstanding client outcomes. With a strong work ethic, you’ll take initiative, prioritise effectively, and help ensure we meet performance targets and deliver in full and on time.
You’ll support both leadership and the wider team by assisting in client preparation, communicating clearly and professionally, and handling each interaction with empathy, clarity, and integrity. You will help foster a positive and inclusive team culture by embracing feedback, seeking professional growth, and encouraging continuous learning. You’ll also drive the adoption of emerging technologies and tools, supporting testing and training to improve practice efficiency and data quality.
With empathy, adaptability, and initiative, you will support the Joint Heads of Class Actions by:
Managing schedules, overseeing the meeting rhythm, and coordinating communications to ensure smooth legal operations.
Monitoring compliance with key case management processes and driving continuous improvement using emerging technologies and AI.
Analysing business reports and priorities, in addition to sharing these insights found, to help inform decisions and meet key deliverables.
Coordinating meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and following up on action items.
Preparing high-quality presentations, reports, and business papers to support leadership and client outcomes.
Handling confidential information, managing expenses, and supporting change management activities with discretion and professionalism.
What you’ll bring
Previous experience in a similar business operations role is desirable.
Previous experience as a senior paralegal, or a similar role, in a national law firm is desirable but not essential for success.
Previous experience in professional services industry essential (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Insurance, etc.)
Proven project management skills essential.
Proven skills in gathering and analysing reports to produce meaningful insights for senior leadership team members.
Accurate typing skills with intermediate Word & Excel skills.
A keen eye for detail in your document management and collation skills.
You’ll be a great communicator both verbally and in writing.
The availability to work Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5:00pm.
Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.
We’re an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. We’ve achieved a lot but you’ll find no airs and graces here. We’re humble yet relentless. We don’t pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we’ve created a place for you to thrive.
Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:
Connect and be you:Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of a large, well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
Challenge and be challenged:We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that’s how we grow.
Achieve and grow:Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Join us and build a career that means so much more.
Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you’ll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We’re passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and ****** orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Legal Operations Assistant - Class Actions position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in India offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
