Paralegal (AU)

Paralegal – Australian Legal Practice Support

Join AFP Legal in a stable, permanent role supporting an Australian legal practice with client matters, legal documentation, correspondence, file management and day-to-day matter coordination.

This role is suited to an experienced paralegal or legal assistant who is organised, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities while providing reliable support to solicitors and the wider legal team.

The role

You will assist with the day-to-day administration of active legal matters, ensuring files are accurate and up to date, documents are prepared correctly, deadlines are monitored and routine follow-ups are completed.

Working from solicitor instructions, precedents and approved templates, you will prepare correspondence and legal documents, manage filing and documentation, coordinate tasks and assist with billing and general matter administration.

You will work independently within established processes while knowing when a matter requires solicitor review or escalation.

What you will do

• Manage and maintain accurate client and matter files in LEAP.
• Prepare letters, correspondence and legal documents using instructions, precedents and approved templates.
• Type and prepare letters and correspondence through Microsoft Teams and manage emails and calendars.
• Assemble and format precedent-based documents and correspondence for solicitor review.
• Send standard template correspondence to clients, experts and other relevant parties.
• Manage matter dates, deadlines, reminders and task follow-ups.
• Assist solicitors with general administrative and paralegal support across multiple active matters.
• Open and maintain files in LEAP and ensure relevant documents and correspondence are properly recorded.
• Enter billable units and assist with billing and matter administration in LEAP.
• Follow established processes and escalate matters requiring solicitor input or further review.
• Maintain professional and clear communication with clients and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 3+ years of paralegal or legal support experience, preferably within an Australian law firm or legal practice.
• Strong administrative, organisational and document-management skills.
• Experience preparing correspondence and documents from precedents, templates and instructions.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams and Word.
• Experience managing emails, calendars, appointments, deadlines and task follow-ups.
• Experience with LEAP is highly desirable, including:
• Opening and maintaining files
• Using and preparing Word precedents
• Creating and managing templates
• Preparing and assembling precedent documents
• Managing dates and tasks
• Recording billable units and assisting with billing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and recognise when solicitor review or escalation is required.

LEAP experience

LEAP experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who has strong legal support experience and demonstrates the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

What AFP Legal offers

• Stable, permanent employment
• Additional leave benefits
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for career development and promotion
• Performance-based salary increases
• Opportunity to progress to a permanent role
• Supportive Australian legal practice environment
• Ongoing training and development

About you

You are a dependable and detail-oriented legal support professional who takes pride in keeping matters organised and documents accurate. You can manage routine tasks independently, communicate professionally and stay on top of competing deadlines.

If you have strong legal administration or paralegal experience and are looking to build a long-term career supporting an Australian legal practice, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: Php50,000.00 - Php60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person