Disputes Paralegal

Disputes Paralegal (Debt Recovery & Litigation Support)

Full-time | On-site | Melbourne CBD

Nicholson Ryan Lawyers – Disputes Team

About the role and team

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support our Disputes team in a full-time, on-site role in our Melbourne CBD office.

Nicholson Ryan Lawyers has a busy commercial and regulatory disputes practice, acting for ASX-listed companies, private companies, and individuals. Many of our litigation matters are complex and large scale, and we also maintain an active debt recovery practice.

As a key member of our team, you will help ensure matters progress efficiently. You will assist in running debt recovery matters under the supervision of a senior lawyer and provide litigation support to lawyers across commercial and regulatory disputes.

Key Responsibilities

Drafting and preparation

• Draft and prepare client correspondence, letters of demand, pleadings and procedural forms using firm templates.
• Draft routine file notes and procedural documents under lawyer supervision.

Debt recovery and disputes progression

• Progress initial demands and claims, obtain instructions and provide matter updates to clients.
• Develop an understanding of case strategy and contribute to efficient matter progression.

Litigation support and court work

• Prepare document chronologies, briefs to counsel, and court books / hearing bundles.
• Assist with evidence and document management (reviewing, indexing, and organising key documents).
• File and serve court documents, including via electronic court filing platforms, as required.

Matter management and compliance

• Manage key steps in the client file process, including file opening, maintaining matter records, and ensuring compliance requirements, including AML and costs disclosures are met.
• Diarise and monitor court dates and procedural deadlines to support timely progression.

Searches and basic research

• Conduct basic searches, including company, property, and court searches.

· Assist with factual and legal research where required.

Liaison

• Liaise with clients and external stakeholders (including counsel, courts/tribunals, experts, and process servers) as needed.

About you

· Previous experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, or litigation support professional, ideally in debt recovery and/or disputes.

· Excellent organisational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines effectively.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and a practical, client-focused approach.

· Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office, Excel, and the ability to learn practice management, court filing systems and using AI assisted tools.

· Ability to prioritise tasks, follow procedures and work accurately under supervision.

· A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to contribute to a supportive team.

· Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive information.

· Familiarity with Victorian court procedures and/or electronic court filing systems (experience in other jurisdictions is desirable but not a requirement).  

Why join Nicholson Ryan Lawyers? 

• Work across a diverse range of commercial and regulatory disputes.
• You will be a key part of the team, taking ownership of core paralegal tasks, debt claims and recovery end-to-end.
• Supportive, down-to-earth team culture.
• Immediate start available.

How to apply

Please submit a current CV, and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability to ***email_hidden***