We are looking for an experienced Paralegal or Legal Secretary to join our Litigation department. This role involves a variety of support tasks as an integral part of the Litigation team, including taking enquiries, booking appointments, gathering information, assisting on matters, and instructing Counsel & 3rd parties.

Our team is made up of partners, special counsels, senior associates, associates, lawyers and paralegals who practice exclusively in this complex area of law.

About Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For 80 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community.

We are known for being:

- A long established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia
- At the forefront of legal innovation & technology
- Experts in our field. Our teams act exclusively in their area of law
- Caring – our staff are trained to listen and connect with our clients to help them deal with life's important and sometimes challenging moments
- Helpful and changing lives for the better
- We are passionate advocates for social justice & change

Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.

We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices at The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 80 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.

We are a family-orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have up-to-date workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.





We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients’ matters as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also offer inhouse business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.

The Role

As a Litigation team member, you will be assisting in matters that span various areas of Litigation, including Commercial Litigation & Estate Litigation in various state and federal jurisdictions.

The role is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal or Legal Secretary to work on high-quality legal matters and with a variety of clients, whilst also contributing to the success of the firm. You must have exceptional organisation skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

The role will require you to

- Provide support and exceptional service to all staff and our clients;
- Assist with new client enquiries & booking initial consultations;
- Process and collate client documentation and material;
- Witness documents (as a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations) and attend clients where required;
- Arrange filing and service of court documents;
- Liaise with clients and witnesses;
- Draft documents,



correspondence, and assisting with settlement conferences, mediations and hearings;
- Prepare briefs and disclosure material;
- Arrange appointments with specialists, experts, and liaising with clients;
- Attend Court to instruct Counsel;
- General legal administrative support;
- Work closely with the Department Managers and Partners.

Desirable Attributes

- Experience in a litigation role or general legal administrative support
- An intent or purpose to help people and change their lives for the better
- Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition
- Excellent communication and client liaison skills
- A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box
- Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills
- Responsible and have integrity
- A good work ethic and be self-motivated
- A team player who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm
- Organisational and time management skills
- Qualified as a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Declarations (you can enrol in this course once employed)
- Experience using LEAP Practice Management System, Online Phone Systems, and CRM systems (preferred but not essential).

What We Offer

- Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
- Excellent training program and career development
- Leading legal practice management systems and software
- Great corporate culture and work-life balance
- Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
- Excellent salary package

The Location Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices at Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office.

Apply Today

Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager Holly Gilholme by emailing [email protected] before Friday 2nd of October 2026.

📌 Litigation Paralegal or Legal Secretary (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Attwood Marshall Lawyers
📍 City of Gold Coast