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About Gilchrist Connell

Gilchrist Connell, a leading Australian insurance law firm, operates nationwide with a unique "Listen – Engage – Solve" approach. Specializing in general insurance, employment, and dispute resolution, the firm customizes solutions for clients by thoroughly understanding their needs and effectively engaging all stakeholders. As part of The Harmonie Group, they offer access to international insurance law expertise, reflecting their commitment to high-standard, tailored legal services.

Your role

What does a standard week look like?

Your day-to-day will involve, however, not be limited to:

• Assisting lawyers and senior paralegals with routine and ad hoc legal and administrative tasks in litigation and advisory matters, including but not limited to reviewing, drafting and filing of documents including court documents, chronologies, statements, agreements, and correspondence.
• Preparing matters for conferences and hearings, attending and taking notes at meetings and court hearings and providing a summary of the case to practitioners when requested.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of noncomplex and complex matters across different practice areas, ensuring research is delivered on time, personalised to the matter and relevant to the case.
• File management, including diarising and monitoring client deadlines, court, and other important dates.
• Assisting with the preparation of weekly, monthly, and other reports.
• Assisting in managing communications with clients.
• Assisting with court filing, and outside work if needed.

Training & development

Gilchrist Connell offers a fresh, diverse and stimulating work environment with exposure to interesting and challenging work across many different lines of business and industries. You will have access to professional development opportunities through their internal CLE program and leading external providers. Aside from this, you will also have access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow in your role and provide support.

Benefits

What do they offer you?

• A great and dynamic culture!
• Responsibility for and meaning in your work.
• They are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.
• They recognise their role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.
• A competitive salary and firm-wide, team or individual incentives when you least expect it but deserve it.
• Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm’s cost.

Work-life balance

They offer flexible schedules and generous parental leave beyond government entitlements. Employees and their families benefit from comprehensive wellbeing support through the Wellbeing EAP Provider. Additionally, they provide Managing Vicarious Trauma training for those handling sensitive matters.

Company culture

Gilchrist Connell fosters a positive, inclusive work culture built on transparency, flexible working practices, and comprehensive support programs. Recognized as an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer, the firm prioritizes social justice and supports disadvantaged groups. Their core values—unity, quality, trust, respect, enjoyment, and freshness—create a rewarding and innovative work environment.

About you

Who are you?

• Entry-level paralegal position suitable for law student who is in their second year or above with an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent research skills, with the ability to learn to interpret and apply legal principles.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational and time management skills to manage and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in using research tools and other technology.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and communication (verbal, written and oral) skills, including the ability to draft clear and concise documents.
• Inclusive team player who enjoys collaborating with others.
• This role requires a current and valid police clearance.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• gclegal.com.au/story/
• gclegal.com.au/values/
• gclegal.com.au/careers-3/