About us

KMD Law & Advisory is a boutique full-service firm based in the heart of Paddington, Sydney. Founded in 2020 by Principal Director Kate MacDonald, a solicitor with over 15 years of experience in commercial law, property law, and litigation, our firm is built on a commitment to excellence and tailored client service.

We pride ourselves on delivering practical, high-quality legal solutions across a broad range of practice areas — including corporate and commercial law, property and conveyancing, wills and estates, and litigation and dispute resolution.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Paralegal to join our team on a full time basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with the Director on diverse and engaging legal matters, with real scope for professional growth.

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will:

- Work directly with the Director on litigation matters from pre-litigation through to resolution.
- Assist across corporate and commercial files including company and trust structuring, share sale/purchase, joint ventures, and shareholder/unitholder agreements.
- Support property and conveyancing transactions — residential and commercial — including sales, purchases, and lease matters.
- Provide assistance in wills and estates work, including preparation of wills, liaising with clients and trustees, and managing estate files.
- Handle general file management and legal support — drafting,



preparing court documents and bundles, liaising with counsel, managing files in LEAP (preferred), client contact, and diary coordination.
- Maintain excellent organisational skills and attention to detail while managing competing priorities across multiple practice areas.

Key Requirements

- Minimum 5 years’ paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
- Proficiency with LEAP (or similar practice management software).
- Ideally experience spanning litigation, corporate/commercial law, property/conveyancing, and wills/estates or at least two to three of those practice areas.
- Strong drafting ability, attention to detail, and confidence working directly with senior practitioners.
- Professional communication skills and a client-focused approach.
- Proven ability to manage multiple matters efficiently in a fast-paced boutique environment.
- Full working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

- Direct collaboration with the Principal Director, offering genuine hands-on experience and mentorship.
- A varied and stimulating workload across several legal disciplines — ideal for someone seeking to broaden their skillset.
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.
- A supportive, close-knit team environment where your contribution is valued.
- A progressive workplace with flexibility and the ability to work a 4 day week for the right candidate

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📌 Paralegal (Sydney)
🏢 KMD Law u0026 Advisory
📍 Sydney