Paralegal

Phillips Family Law; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Family Law is seeking a motivated Paralegal to support our growing team in Brisbane. You will work closely with family lawyers to prepare documents, liaise with clients and professionals, and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes organisation, clear communication, and a client-first approach, with meaningful career development within a supportive, high-performing team. This full-time position offers a long-term pathway in a leading family law practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ paralegal experience in a similar role.
• Highly organised with strong time management and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Clear and confident communicator, written and over the phone, professional and approachable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with initiative and sound judgement.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical skills and ability to produce accurate work.
• Motivated to learn, grow and contribute with a client-first professionalism.
• Committed to delivering outstanding client service with empathy and care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and correspondence using firm templates and precedents.
• Liaise professionally with clients, lawyers, counsel and other external professionals.
• Manage calendars, appointments, key dates and deadlines.
• Prepare briefs to counsel.
• Organise, review and manage disclosure material.
• File court documents and coordinate service.
• Maintain organised, accurate and compliant client files.
• Manage file opening and closure processes.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Independence

Attention to detail

Client service

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Job description

We currently have an opportunity for a motivated Paralegal to join our growing team. Working closely with experienced family lawyers to help clients navigate some of the most challenging periods of their lives, you will do meaningful work, gain genuine career development and the opportunity to contribute to a supportive, high-performing team.

Meaningful work – contribute to a team that helps clients move forward, with a strong people-first and client-focused approach.

Genuine career development – learn from highly experienced and accredited family law professionals through ongoing internal training, external development opportunities and hands‑on exposure to complex matters.

A supportive team culture – work within strong systems and processes, with accessible leadership and practical support.

Health and wellbeing benefits – access a wellness centre, daily team morning teas, an annual wellbeing allowance and more.

Competitive salary package – aligned with your experience and capability.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

Highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

A clear and confident communicator, both in writing and over the phone, with a professional and approachable manner.

Able to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative and sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.

Detail-oriented, with strong technical skills and the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work.

Motivated to learn, grow and contribute, with a strong sense of professionalism and a client-first approach.

Committed to delivering outstanding client service with empathy, professionalism and care.

Looking for a long-term opportunity to develop their skills and career within a leading family law practice.

Have a minimum of 2 years of experience working as a paralegal in a similar role.

What you’ll do:

Prepare legal documents and correspondence using firm templates and precedents.

Liaise professionally with clients, lawyers, counsel and other external professionals.

Manage calendars, appointments, key dates and deadlines.

Prepare briefs to counsel.

Organise, review and manage disclosure material.

File court documents and coordinate service.

Maintain organised, accurate and compliant client files.

Manage file opening and closure processes.

This is a full-time opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and become an integral part of a respected and growing specialist practice. We are committed to creating an environment where our team feels valued, supported and able to build sustainable, long-term careers.

If you are passionate about family law, thrive in a fast-paced environment and value a people-first culture with strong systems, practical support and genuine opportunities for growth, we would love to hear from you.