Job Description
“At the core of what we do, no matter our role, we are helping clients seek justice. That’s the kind of business I want to work for.” - Application Support Analyst
The Opportunity
At Shine, we champion better justice for our clients. And as a full-time, permanent Senior Paralegal in our Medical Law based in Brisbane, that starts with you. Our national team delivers justice for our clients who have suffered catastrophic back injuries, brain injuries, cosmetic injuries, birth injuries, delayed diagnosis of illness and children with cerebral palsy.
Want a job that provides real career progression to continue your legal career? You'll be part of a truly connected team of authentic people who are as passionate as you are. And you’ll be visible and valued for who you are and what you bring.
With empathy, adaptability and initiative, you will be a true champion of our clients by:
Prepare matters for conference and hearing, including preparation of court documents, legal documents and general correspondence.
Draft briefs and documents such as instructions to counsel and particulars of special damage.
Assisting the solicitors in effectively assessing claims, including liability and quantum.
Cultivating strong relationships with our clients, Shine employees, Counsel and other external stakeholders.
Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and managing and running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
Working as one team using market-leading systems to effectively obtain maximum compensation for our deserving clients.
What you’ll bring
Demonstrated success in a similar paralegal capacity in QLD medical negligence will make your application competitive.
Significant demonstrated exposure to pre-court and court processes.
Client service oriented, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve targets.
Proactive, self-starter who displays initiative.
Comfortable to work under pressure when needed.
Strong MS Office skills.
The ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5pm. But, if you're looking for some flexibility within these full-time hours, let's talk!
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? 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
The Opportunity
At Shine, we champion better justice for our clients. And as a full-time, permanent Senior Paralegal in our Medical Law based in Brisbane, that starts with you. Our national team delivers justice for our clients who have suffered catastrophic back injuries, brain injuries, cosmetic injuries, birth injuries, delayed diagnosis of illness and children with cerebral palsy.
Want a job that provides real career progression to continue your legal career? You'll be part of a truly connected team of authentic people who are as passionate as you are. And you’ll be visible and valued for who you are and what you bring.
With empathy, adaptability and initiative, you will be a true champion of our clients by:
Prepare matters for conference and hearing, including preparation of court documents, legal documents and general correspondence.
Draft briefs and documents such as instructions to counsel and particulars of special damage.
Assisting the solicitors in effectively assessing claims, including liability and quantum.
Cultivating strong relationships with our clients, Shine employees, Counsel and other external stakeholders.
Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and managing and running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
Working as one team using market-leading systems to effectively obtain maximum compensation for our deserving clients.
What you’ll bring
Demonstrated success in a similar paralegal capacity in QLD medical negligence will make your application competitive.
Significant demonstrated exposure to pre-court and court processes.
Client service oriented, with the ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve targets.
Proactive, self-starter who displays initiative.
Comfortable to work under pressure when needed.
Strong MS Office skills.
The ability to work full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:15am - 5pm. But, if you're looking for some flexibility within these full-time hours, let's talk!
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? 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 Senior Paralegal - Medical Law position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Brisbane 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.