Junior Paralegal – Estates Law
Job Description
Estates Paralegal | Specialist Litigation Firm | Gold Coast
Junior Paralegal — career development opportunity
Ready to build a real legal career not just file documents inside a respected specialist litigation firm? This is genuine hands on estates work, mentored directly by an experienced senior practitioner, in a practice known for the quality of its matters.
Our client is a well-established Gold Coast litigation firm with a strong reputation and a busy estates practice. They’re looking for a motivated Junior Paralegal to join the Estates team in a role with real variety, responsibility and room to grow.
It’s an ideal next step for a legal support professional ready to level up or a motivated law student chasing meaningful practical experience in a highly regarded litigation environment.
Why this one is worth a look
- Direct, hands-on mentoring from an experienced estates practitioner
- Exposure across the full estates picture, planning, administration and litigation
- High-quality work in a respected specialist firm, not photocopying and filing
- A genuine long-term pathway, not a stopgap role
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Central Gold Coast location
What you’ll be doing:
Working closely with a senior lawyer, you’ll get stuck into a broad mix of estate planning, administration and litigation matters, including:
- Drafting correspondence, court documents and basic pleadings
- Assisting with estate planning and administration
- File and matter management
- Court and registry filings
- Legal research and document preparation
- Liaising with clients, barristers and external stakeholders
- Diary management and general legal support
About you
- 1–2 years’ experience in a legal support, administration or paralegal role (law students with legal support experience and a genuine interest in estates are encouraged to apply)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Sharp attention to detail and strong organisation
- A proactive, professional approach
- A real interest in estate planning, administration and litigation
- Able to juggle competing priorities in a busy practice
Apply now
For a confidential discussion, contact Alyssa Kendall at DiMention Recruitment on (07) 3123 4001 / 0400 244 544 and quote “1206AK” — or hit APPLY to be considered.
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Please note that only candidates with the necessary experience will be contacted.
