Career Paralegal – Wills & Estates

• Full-time onsite role in Hawthorn, with onsite and nearby parking
• $85,000 - $105.000 + Super, Depending on experience
• Suitable for a Legal Assistant or Career Paralegal looking for their next step!

Full Job Description
MJD Recruitment is excited to be partnering with a highly regarded professional services business to recruit a Senior Legal Assistant / Career Paralegal to join their collaborative Hawthorn Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable legal support professional who enjoys taking ownership, managing files from start to finish and being an integral part of a busy practice.

Working across Succession, including estate planning and deceased estates, as well as Property and Commercial law, this role offers a broad mix of legal administration, file management, drafting and client liaison. It would suit someone who genuinely enjoys paralegal work, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping matters moving.


Why You’ll Love It Here

• Salary from $85,000 + super, up to $105,000 + Super depending on experience
• Stable, long-term opportunity with genuine career progression
• Supportive, down-to-earth and close-knit team culture
• Broad exposure across Succession, Property and Commercial law
• A trusted role with real ownership of matters and workflow
• Support from two law students who float across the team
• Convenient Hawthorn location with onsite and nearby parking
• Full-time, onsite role with strong team connection and mentoring
• 1 day WFH after probation

Your Role
Supporting Directors and fee earners, you will:

• Manage the day-to-day progression of matters across Succession, Property and Commercial
• Open and close files, prepare scopes and pricing, and manage general file administration
• Obtain billing instructions, assist with billing and ensure matters are progressed efficiently
• Monitor workflows, deadlines and key next steps across matters
• Follow up with clients and deliver a responsive, professional client experience
• Assist lawyers to actively manage their files, priorities and outstanding actions
• Prepare initial drafts of estate planning documents, probate applications and selected commercial documentation under lawyer direction
• Manage competing priorities and take ownership of moving files through each stage
• Delegate appropriate tasks to junior support staff and help keep the team organised

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Have

• Experience as a senior Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or career Paralegal
• Exposure to Succession, estate planning, deceased estates, Property and/or Commercial law
• Strong legal administration, drafting and file management capability
• Confidence liaising directly with clients and progressing matters independently
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A practical, proactive and mature approach, with confidence to hold your own in a busy team
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career as a Paralegal

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who sees their future in a hands-on Paralegal career and wants to be a true support to a growing legal team.

If you enjoy taking ownership, working closely with clients and keeping matters moving, we’d love to hear from you. Apply below today or contact Rebecca on 02 8042 1888.