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/ Litigation Graduate 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.

About the role

KMD Law & Advisory is a boutique law firm, located in the heart of Paddington, overseeing complex cases and providing valuable advice to individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses alike in the practice areas of commercial and property law, and litigation.

Our firm is looking for a motivated and energetic Litigation Paralegal/Graduate Lawyer to join our friendly, close-knit team, led by a supportive Principal.

You will be providing direct support to the Principal Solicitor across a broad range of commercial litigation and dispute matters. The role offers an excellent opportunity to achieve hands on experience across a varied portfolio of litigation and commercial disputes. The role is suited to a law student in their final year or penultimate year of study,



a graduate lawyer or an individual with previous experience in a litigation legal support position who is looking to further develop their practical experience within a professional legal environment.

Key responsibilities

- Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions and correspondence
- Preparation of court books, exhibits and briefs to counsel
- Briefing and working with counsel
- Attendance with the Principal at court hearings, mediations and strategic conferences
- Managing key deadlines including court orders and directions and maintaining accurate file management within the firm's practice management software
- Conducting legal research and analysis
- Contributing to business development and client relationships
- Collaborating with the Principal and support staff to deliver quality outcomes
- Managing the billing life cycle, entering time and disbursements and finalising invoices
- Diary management for the Principal, including scheduling meetings and court attendance

Qualifications & Requirements

- Currently undertaking or recently completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD), or possess relevant experience in a litigation support role
- Organisational skills and management of critical deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a qualified phone manner
- Proficiency in LexisNexis, AustLII and Westlaw and LEAP Legal Software preferred

What we offer

- Direct, daily access to the Principal
- Regular attendance at Court with the Principal
- Mentoring and professional development
- Complex and genuinely interesting work
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- Parking

📌 Litigation Paralegal/Graduate (Sydney)
🏢 KMD Law u0026 Advisory
📍 Sydney