Paralegal

Hogarth Law; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Hogarth Law, a boutique inner-city firm in Brisbane, seeks an experienced paralegal for a part-time role. You will handle conveyancing tasks, support property, commercial, and wills & estates matters, and work closely with solicitors to ensure precise, client-focused service.

You will manage A-Z conveyancing duties, document drafting, and client communications in a supportive, professional environment. Prior paralegal or law clerk experience and PEXA proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a paralegal or law clerk in property, commercial, or wills & estates.
• Conveyancing file management experience.
• Strong client service focus and attention to detail.
• Experience using PEXA.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• JP or C-Dec qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform paralegal admin tasks (filing, time recording, invoicing, receipting, and general office duties).
• Report directly to solicitors and liaise with clients by telephone.
• Draft correspondence and documents from precedents under solicitor supervision.
• Arrange appointments and conferences between clients and practitioners.
• Undertake A-Z conveyancing tasks including settlements and compliance.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Conveyancing

Client service

Communication

Microsoft Office

PEXA

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Job description

A rare opportunity is available for an experienced Paralegal ready to join our boutique, inner-city law firm on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a paralegal or law clerk in a law firm practicing in property law, commercial law, and/or wills and estates.

You will have a hands‑on understanding of conveyancing matters and be looking to build on your existing experience and broaden your knowledge of property and commercial law in a supportive and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform all paralegal administrative tasks (filing, time recording, invoicing and receipting, and general office duties)
• Reporting directly to solicitors
• Liaise with clients over the telephone
• Draft correspondence, letters and documents from precedents and under solicitor supervision as necessary
• Arrange appointments and conferences between clients and practitioners
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail
• Undertake A - Z conveyancing including data entry and critical date/diary management, AML/CTF compliance and verification of client identity, conducting and reviewing searches, obtaining instructions from clients, correspondence with clients, agents, lenders and other firms, calculation and preparation of settlement figures, and arranging and attending to settlements, stamping, titles office lodgements, court lodgements, and other government departments when necessary
• Perform any other duties as required

About you

• Prior experience as a paralegal or law clerk in a law firm practicing in property law, commercial law, and/or wills and estates
• Must have experience in conveyancing file management
• Demonstrated experience in a highly focused client service environment
• Must have experience using PEXA
• Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems
• Dedication to providing excellence in client service
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing deadlines
• JP or C-Dec qualification would be advantageous

About us

Hogarth Law provides legal advice built on experience and integrity and practises predominantly in the areas of Property Law, Commercial Law, Wills and Estates and Immigration. With over 50 years' combined experience, our team seeks to understand their clients' viewpoints, challenges, and opportunities by offering their experience with transparency, friendliness, and trust. Hogarth Law was established on the belief that clients benefit from direct access to experienced legal practitioners and personalised legal service.