Paralegal (Investigations Specialist)

Be among the first 25 applicants. LOD (Lawyers On Demand) is one of the largest and fastest growing global legal services businesses, and as a ‘new law’ pioneer, we continue to lead the market we created. We’re a global business with offices around the world that focus on providing end-to-end solutions for our clients’ legal needs, by connecting them with our team of exceptional legal professionals. We provide secondment opportunities, legal managed and advisory services, and legal operations & tech solutions. Together, we find new ways to supercharge the value that legal professionals and in-house legal teams deliver. About the Assignment We’re partnering with one of our longstanding clients, a global technology leader, to provide paralegal support for internal investigations globally. This assignment will see you adopting a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in LOD’s Sydney CBD office, 2 days from home). This is an initial 12 month assignment, commencing in January 2026. Key Responsibilities Investigations: Conduct or support investigations from intake through close-out, including assessment, interviews, evidence review, and findings. Handle low‑risk matters independently; assist with higher‑risk or complex cases in partnership with senior team members or legal counsel. Case Management & Intake: Case creation, logging, document intake, call handling, categorization, routing, and acknowledgment communications. Checklist completion, deadline scheduling, and maintaining accurate records. Evidence Collection & Document Review: Collect and organize evidence, send follow‑up requests, and manage legal holds and releases. Review and analyse documents and data for relevance, applying search terms and filters, and coding/categorisation decisions. Support discovery requests and regulatory responses. Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, manage logistics, prepare transcripts, and take notes. Coordinate participants and maintain accurate records. Reporting & Compliance: Prepare reports, executive summaries, and presentations. Monitor compliance activities, distribute reminders, track actions, and generate recurring reports. Cross‑Functional & Administrative Support: Maintain templates, knowledge bases, and rosters. Coordinate meetings, manage tooling access, track certifications, and assist with training logistics. Support surge staffing for investigations and resolve low‑risk concerns. Required Skills & Experience Most importantly, we’re looking for a can‑do attitude. As a brand‑new team, there’s an opportunity to grow, and we’d love to bring on team members with a willingness to learn, develop and enhance their career. Other experience of interest includes: Minimum 4 years of experience as a paralegal ideally in litigation, regulatory or compliance, legal operations, or complex operations in a corporate/professional services environment. Ability to follow playbooks and spot improvements where relevant. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to engage with stakeholders and willingness to problem‑solve collaboratively. Equal Opportunity Employer LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants—including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA, and culturally diverse communities—to join us so we can do great things together. Next Steps Are you ready to spark a positive change to your career and your personal life? Click 'Apply' and a member of our People & Development team will get in touch to discuss how we can help you do just that. Job Details Seniority level : Entry level Employment type : Full‑time Job function : Legal and Administrative Industries : Technology, Information and Media, Law Practice, and Professional Services Location : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Salary : A$80,000.00–A$100,000.00 Posted : 2 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr