Connected People is partnering with an established law firm in Sydney to recruit a Paralegal for their contested estates practice.
Working closely with the principal, you'll support will dispute matters from the first client enquiry through to settlement and finalisation.
The role combines client contact, drafting and matter coordination.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
Taking initial enquiries, arranging appointments and preparing client engagement documents
Gathering client information, wills, estate asset details and supporting documents
Preparing correspondence and initial drafts of court documents for solicitor review
Assisting with affidavit preparation using client information and solicitor instructions
Filing court documents and arranging service
Tracking court dates, deadlines and outstanding responses
Assisting with settlement checklists, payment follow-up and billing
About you




You may be working as a paralegal or an experienced litigation legal secretary who enjoys being involved in the progress of a matter.
We're looking for someone with:
Experience supporting litigation matters, ideally in contested estates
Confidence preparing correspondence and assisting with court documents
Positive organisation and consistent follow-through on deadlines and outstanding tasks
A clear and sensitive approach to client communication
The ability to work closely with solicitors and ask questions when needed
This is a full time role - Hybrid working is available (3 days in office & 2 days remote), with salary commensurate with experience.
This role is suited to
career paralegals or legal secretaries.
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📌 Senior Legal Secretary / Paralegal - Wills & Estates (Sydney)
🏢 Connected People
📍 Sydney