This is a fixed term role covering a period of maternity leave, with a minimum term of 6 months.

About Us

Cardillo Commercial Lawyers isn't like most other law firms. Operating as a sole practitioner for the past 8 years, Emilia Cardillo has built a firm where the key focus is making 'legal' easy and giving clients a down to earth approach to legal services.

Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning and mutual support. We're passionate about innovation and we empower our team to grow, thrive and make meaningful contributions to our clients' lives.

We value transparency and want our clients to walk away feeling confident in their processes, protected as best as possible and looking forward.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated paralegal to join our property law team. This is a hybrid admin and conveyancing role. Strong administrative skills are essential and full training in conveyancing procedures will be provided.

You will support Emilia Cardillo with general practice administration and, as you build experience, take on a growing role in managing residential and commercial conveyancing matters from instruction through to settlement.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide high level administrative and paralegal support to the business owner.
- Maintain accurate and up to date client files, databases and document management systems.
- Manage end-to-end conveyancing transactions,



including drafting contracts, preparing settlement statements and liaising with clients, banks, agents and other stakeholders.
- Review contracts and property searches, identify issues and escalate where necessary.
- Coordinate settlements using online platforms (for example PEXA or equivalent).
- Communicate clearly and proactively with clients to ensure excellent service delivery.
- Collaborate with team members to problem solve and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Assist with business sale and purchase transactions.
- Assist in preparing retail and commercial leases.

Skills and Experience

- Strong general administrative skills (essential).
- Some conveyancing experience is an advantage but not essential. Full training will be provided.
- University students studying law or a related field are welcome to apply. [confirm: any minimum requirement for prior practice experience, or open to no experience]
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling.
- Excellent time management and ability to manage a busy workload.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine team player.

Why Join Us?

- Collaborative and inclusive team culture, working mostly in person with the team at Newcastle West.
- Access to ongoing professional development.
- No billable hours or time recording.

📌 Conveyancing Administration Assistant (Newcastle West)
🏢 Cardillo Commercial Lawyers
📍 Newcastle West