Paralegal

• Join a global disputes practice supporting litigation, investigations, arbitration and regulatory matters across Australia and the Pacific.

• Gain broad exposure to significant and complex legal matters while working closely with experienced disputes lawyers and external counsel.

• Brisbane or Perth available as a location for the successful candidate.

We’re Finding Better Ways™ to provide materials the world needs, now and in the future. Our values – care, courage and curiosity – guide how we work and how we treat each other.

About the role

We are looking for a Paralegal, Disputes – APAC, to support Rio Tinto Legal’s Disputes team providing litigation, arbitration, investigations, contentious regulatory matters and other material disputes. Organised regionally, the team works as a single global practice supporting our legal teams across the Group wherever specialist disputes expertise is required.

This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated and organised paralegal looking to expand their experience working on a diverse range of contentious matters in Australia and the Pacific region. We are looking for someone who is able to build collaborative working relationships within an international organisation, follow through on tasks with enthusiasm and support the disputes team to think two steps ahead as we support the organisation through complex situations.

Reporting to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Disputes – APAC and working in a global team advising on significant and complex legal matters, you will be:

• Supporting the management of disputes, litigation, investigations and regulatory matters by preparing, reviewing and organising legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, witness materials, presentations and case files, while coordinating matter administration and maintaining accurate records.

• Coordinating and supporting document preservation, identification, collection, review and production activities for discovery, disclosure, subpoenas, regulatory notices and other legal processes, including legal holds and document review workflows.

• Coordinating legal reporting and governance activities, including dispute reporting, matter status updates, board papers, risk reporting, legal metrics, compliance reporting and preparation of governance materials.

• Liaising with external counsel, service providers and internal stakeholders to facilitate instructions, coordinate information requests, monitor matter progress and support effective management of legal spend and matter budgets.

• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including legal technology adoption, enhancement of dispute management processes, maintenance of precedents and knowledge resources, and development of best practice across the legal function.

• Undertaking legal and factual research, preparing summaries, coordinating meetings and case materials, tracking actions and providing administrative support to support the efficient management of legal matters.

About you

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.

• At least 3 years’ experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a law firm or in-house environment.

• Proficiency with relevant technology platforms, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and related applications.

• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage time-critical and sensitive work while following established procedures.

• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, with the willingness and curiosity to work collaboratively with colleagues around the world.

What we offer

• Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.

• A permanent position working directly for Rio Tinto.

• A competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive program.

• Comprehensive medical benefits including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family.

• Attractive share ownership plan.

• Company provided insurance cover.

• Extensive salary sacrifice and salary packaging options.

• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions.

• Ongoing access to family-friendly health and medical wellbeing support.

• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave).

• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more).

• Possible domestic relocation assistance.

Where you'll be working

You will be joining Rio Tinto Legal, a global legal function supporting operations, projects and corporate activities across the Group. The Disputes team operates as a single global practice, providing specialist expertise in litigation, arbitration, investigations, contentious regulatory matters and other significant disputes.

Based in Brisbane or Perth, you will work closely with colleagues across Australia, the Pacific and globally, contributing to the effective management of complex legal matters while helping protect Rio Tinto’s interests and reputation.

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About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.

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