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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 prospect 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](tel:02 8042 1888).

📌 Career Paralegal - Wills & Estates (Hawthorn)
🏢 Mjd Recruitment
📍 Hawthorn