Employment Paralegal

LEAP Wealth

. Create, update and maintain automated employment law forms and precedents .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in document automation and legal practice support, with strong skills in Microsoft Word and familiarity with employment law documentation. Proficient in using LEAP automation tools and JavaScript to enhance document accuracy and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Document AutomationMicrosoft Word ProficiencyLEAP Software ExperienceLegal Document FormattingEmployment Law Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Document AutomationMicrosoft Word ProficiencyJavaScriptDocument FormattingProofreadingLegal Document PreparationData Field TestingConditional Content ManagementLegal Practice SupportResearch Skills

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCommunicationKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

LEAP Automation ToolsLegal Practice Management Software

Industry Keywords

Employment LawFair Work CommissionWorkplace PoliciesSettlement DocumentsCourt FormsTribunal Forms

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, update and maintain automated employment law forms and precedents
Research official forms and procedural information
Work with legal specialists to understand and implement required updates
Format and proofread documents for accuracy, consistency and professional presentation
Use LEAP automation tools to populate documents with information recorded in legal matters
Review client and colleague feedback, investigate issues and contribute to improvements
Learn and use JavaScript to support dynamic document content and automation
Test automated documents, including data fields, conditional content and formatting
Resolve document automation issues with team support
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to improve employment law content and matter types
Share knowledge and support colleagues across Content teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5 years’ experience supporting a legal practice
Strong Microsoft Word skills
Experience formatting and working with documents
Familiarity with legal documents through preparing, formatting, proofreading, filing or supporting their use in practice
Understanding of the parties, information and processes involved in legal matters
Interest in technology and enthusiasm for learning new systems and developing technical skills
Experience supporting an employment or workplace law practice highly regarded
Familiarity with Fair Work Commission forms and processes highly regarded
Familiarity with employment contracts, workplace policies, correspondence, settlement documents, and court or tribunal forms highly regarded
Experience using LEAP, other legal practice management software or document automation tools highly regarded

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Career growth opportunities
Additional paid wellbeing day every year
Free gym membership
Corporate dental plan
Weekly massages in the office
Catered lunch and breakfast every week
Fully stocked kitchen
On-site barista
Access to LEAP Home program to support buying a primary residence
Celebrations, socials and sports teams
Access to sailing and yacht events
Trust and autonomy
Structured training program and ongoing guidance
Training in JavaScript and content automation tools