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Paralegal Recruitment Agency

For clients looking to recruit Paralegal talent and for Paralegal candidates wanting to work at highly regarded law firms

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What is Paralegal Recruitment?

Paralegal recruitment is the process of hiring professionals who support lawyers with research, drafting, and case preparation. At MJD Recruitment, we help connect skilled paralegals with roles that align with their strengths and employer needs.

Are you a candidate actively or passively in the job market, looking to secure or be informed about new opportunities that would complement your experience as a Paralegal? Are you an employer looking for a recruitment agency that will represent you proficiently in sourcing a Paralegal that will genuinely add value?


MJD Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency with dedicated offices in Sydney and Melbourne who effectively recruit for and assist job seeking Paralegals across Australia. With 80 years of combined experience recruiting in the legal support market, we understand just how imperative it is to find the right Paralegal for your individual and specific role.


Our Managing Director has specialised in the legal industry for over a decade now and has developed some incredible relationships with candidates and clients across this unique sector. His ability to build trust through personalised service with a focus on ‘fit’ as well as skillset has helped solidify our strong reputation.

Many of our highly experienced Consultants continue to choose a specialisation in office support recruitment because they understand just how business critical these roles are. The right support staff provide a level of comfort to their teams that allows focus on more strategic matters.

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How can our streamlined recruitment process maximise efficiency for you and your team?
Save time and resources with our simple 3-step process:

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Consultation

After ensuring that we are the right fit provider for you, as well as learning more about your goals and hiring requirements, your dedicated MJD Recruitment Specialist Consultant will brief you on our process.

2

Sourcing

We dive into our extensive candidate networks across multiple channels to approach, screen, interview, assess both soft and hard skills and reference check ensuring you only view the best options for selection.

3

Hiring

We coordinate interviews & feedback from both parties, handle offer or contract negotiations and post placement care, support and advice for clients and candidates.
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What We Know About Paralegal Recruitment

Understanding the motivation of a Paralegal and where they want to take their career in what timeline is key. Remain in a support capacity or work toward a career as a Lawyer?

For Clients

Seeking The Perfect Paralegal

We dedicate time and resources ensuring that we are across the ‘best of the best’ Paralegals in the marketplace. Many of the roles that we recruit for are filled with candidates that come via referrals, our networks across the legal industry at so many different levels keep us informed about stand out talent.

Regarded as trusted & knowledgeable advisors, we go beyond recruitment support for our network of candidates. The candidate experience starts with the recruitment agency and receiving career advice from specialists with over 80 years of experience in legal support, builds immediate trust and respect for your brand.

We are incredibly proud to be working with some of Australia’s top tier firms and respected organisations who regard our invaluable insight and real market knowledge when hiring Paralegals. 80% of the clients that we work with are a result of personal recommendations from existing business and career partners. With an adaptable, consultative approach we work alongside internal HR teams and run the entire recruitment process for others.
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For Candidates

Seeking The Ideal Paralegal Role

Working alongside intelligent Paralegals and supporting their career goals is a genuine privilege and one that we take seriously – but we also endeavour to ensure that there is an element of enjoyment in the process too! So many of the Paralegals that we have supported over the years have become long term friends, candidates and even clients of the MJD team.

We have long standing relationships with global, national and boutique style firms and organisations and 80 years of collective knowledge about the legal support market – which means we can share with you an intimate knowledge as to why certain organisations, firms or roles might be the right fit for you. We are known for our confidential and proactive introductions on behalf of our candidates, we don’t wait around for a role to be called in, we professionally source suitable opportunities with existing & new prospects.

Our Paralegal network is first to hear about new opportunities before they go to advertising stage, keeping our valued candidates ahead of competition.

With Consultants that are highly experienced and knowledgeable when it comes to the very unique legal support market, we are confident in the advice and support that we give candidates looking to move into the Paralegal role or within similar new.
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What We Understand About Paralegals

Some are looking for a challenging new support style role and others an opportunity that will advance their career prospects as a Lawyer.

All are unique and need to be treated that way.

MJD Recruitment's Guide To Hiring A Paralegal

Hiring an experienced paralegal can be difficult. You don’t go through the same process as you would for an entry-level employee; you need to hire someone with a certain amount of industry experience and technical knowledge. The team at MJD Recruitment understand how difficult paralegal recruitment can be, so that’s why we offer our services as a specialist recruitment agency. We’re here to help you find the ideal person to complete your team.

What’s The Difference Between A Paralegal And A Legal Assistant?

Many people use the terms ‘paralegal’ and ‘legal assistant’ interchangeably, but there are distinct differences between the two professions. As specialists in paralegal recruitment agency in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, the team at MJD Recruitment are here to clear the air and provide some insight into the differences between paralegals and legal assistants. We can help you better understand the difference between a paralegal job description in Australia and a legal assistant job description.

Paralegals have more technical legal skills.


A paralegal works alongside a solicitor to conduct research, draft documents, compile evidence, conduct interviews, attend proceedings, file appeals, and billing clients for their work. A legal assistant fulfils a more administrative role, and while technical knowledge is highly regarded, not as much experience is required.

Paralegals typically have more experience.


Paralegal jobs in Sydney or anywhere else, usually require a candidate to have three to five years of experience in the legal industry, whereas legal assistants generally are entry-level positions. However, some firms need legal assistants to have some experience, such as relevant study or internships.

Paralegals need to be qualified.


Most paralegals will have undertaken or will be launching a tertiary qualification in law or justice. To carry out their role, they need to have a working knowledge of legal practice. For legal assistants, an understanding of industry jargon is required, but their role is typically more admin-focused, such as drafting correspondence, organising files, and transcribing dictation.

The two roles have different levels of client contact.


Paralegals can’t give legal advice, but they are heavily involved in drafting legal documents and explaining what these documents mean to clients. A legal assistant will engage in more administrative contact, taking client messages, scheduling meetings, and collecting information.
  • Define the role clearly. You need to know exactly who you’re looking for to fill this position and to do that, you need to figure out what kinds of tasks you’ll need your candidate to do. If the role involves a lot of research-based tasks, you’ll need to find a candidate with strong analytical skills. On the other hand, if the position requires document drafting and the compiling of evidence, you’ll want to interview people with relevant experience.
  • Look for someone with strong client relations skills. A paralegal that can maintain positive client relationships is a valuable asset. When interviewing potential candidates, keep an eye out for people with solid written and verbal communication skills.
  • Look for your candidates in the right places. While you might be inclined to put out a job advertisement online, you can’t influence the types of applicants that come through. You may have to go through a lot of resumes before you find a couple of people to interview. MJD Recruitment are here to simplify that process for you. We have a rich pool of experienced paralegal professionals, and with competitive paralegal salaries in Australia, we can work to find the candidate that meets all of your needs and expectations. We’re passionate about matching the right people with the right job, so we’ll go above and beyond to make sure you find the ideal paralegal for your firm.

How Do MJD Recruitment Find The Right Person For A Role?

We have a tried and tested process for putting forward the perfect candidate for your job vacancy.

  • We review your request.

    First things first, we take the time to read through exactly what you’re looking for in a candidate. We want to put forward the best possible candidate for the role, so it’s crucial that we have as much information as you can provide.

  • We learn a bit more about your business and your industry.

    At MJD Recruitment, we’ve worked alongside prestigious organisations across a wide range of industries. We’re able to do this because we go to great lengths to research your industry and your business’s place within that industry.

  • We look through our expansive network of candidates.

    We’re proud to have a large pool of highly qualified, professional support officers ready to hit the ground running. We go through our candidates carefully to find the person that best suits your needs.

  • We support both our clients and our candidates.

    Ideally, we want to set our candidates up with long-term careers and provide our clients with reliable professionals to nurture. Our experienced consultants support our candidates through the application and interview process, and we assist our business partners in making the onboarding process as straightforward as possible.

Contact MJD Recruitment Today For Paralegal Recruitment in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

At MJD Recruitment, we have over 80 years of experience as paralegal recruiters. We take great pride in our role as a genuine partner to prestigious organisations throughout Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, providing them with the highest quality referrals and recruits for their vacant positions. Likewise, we make sure our candidates feel valued and supported in their journey to find the position that allows them to flourish. If you need help with paralegal recruitment, MJD Recruitment can help.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of Paralegal roles does MJD Recruitment specialise in?

MJD Recruitment specialises in placing paralegals across a wide range of legal support functions, from junior through to senior level. This includes litigation and commercial paralegals supporting case preparation, drafting, and research; property and conveyancing paralegals managing contracts, settlements, and client liaison; and corporate or banking paralegals assisting with complex documentation, due diligence, and transaction support. We also recruit for specialist areas such as family law, intellectual property, and employment law. Partnering with top-tier, mid-tier, and boutique firms, we ensure candidates are matched to environments where their expertise and ambitions align.

What is the process for recruiting a Paralegal through your agency?

Our process is designed to be thorough, efficient, and people-first. We begin by consulting with you to understand the specific requirements of the role — including practice area, workload, and cultural fit. From there, we leverage our extensive network of legal support professionals, many of whom come recommended through referrals, to identify the most suitable paralegal talent.

All candidates are carefully screened for both technical expertise and behavioural fit, ensuring they have the legal knowledge, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills needed to succeed. We then provide you with a curated shortlist, manage interviews and feedback, and support you right through to offer and onboarding. Post-placement, we remain engaged to ensure long-term success.

Yes. We regularly place Paralegals with specialised experience in areas like insurance, property, employment law, litigation, and corporate law. We ensure their legal knowledge and exposure match your specific matter types and practice group structure.

What makes MJD Recruitment a reliable paralegal recruitment agency?

MJD Recruitment is trusted by leading law firms across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane because of our deep specialisation in legal support recruitment. Our consultants understand the unique requirements of paralegal roles — from technical expertise and matter management to the interpersonal skills that make candidates a strong cultural fit. With an extensive national network, a high percentage of placements coming from referrals, and a 98% retention rate on permanent hires, our results speak for themselves.

We don’t just fill roles — we connect firms with paralegals who can immediately add value and grow with the practice.

What Paralegal jobs are currently available in Sydney through MJD Recruitment?

Our paralegal opportunities in Sydney range from junior roles through to senior-level positions across areas such as litigation, property, corporate, and specialist practice groups. As vacancies change frequently, the best way to view current openings is to visit our Current Jobs page or contact our team directly. We can connect you with live vacancies as well as upcoming opportunities that align with your skills and career goals.

What job qualifications and experience are required for Paralegal positions?

It really depends on the law firm and the type of paralegal role. Some firms require formal qualifications such as a Certificate IV, Diploma, or law degree, while others place more emphasis on practical experience gained in legal support or administrative roles. Many employers look for a combination of both, along with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

At MJD Recruitment, we take the time to understand not only your skills and experience but also your preferred practice area — whether that’s litigation, property, corporate, family law, or another specialisation. Our consultants have strong relationships with top-tier, mid-tier, and boutique firms, allowing us to connect you with opportunities that align with your expertise. We’ll guide you through the process with market insights, tailored advice, and access to roles you may not find advertised, ensuring your next move supports both your career goals and your legal specialisation.

Does MJD recruitment also provide paralegal positions within Melbourne and Brisbane?

Yes. We recruit Paralegals across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Our reach includes boutique firms, global practices, and in-house legal teams, ensuring we can support your career no matter your location or practice area.

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