Paralegal

Honest Grace Legal Pty Ltd; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Honest Grace Legal Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced paralegal to join our multi‑specialty team. The role involves hands‑on support from intake through to completion, liaising with clients and professionals, and handling a range of matters across commercial and other areas of law.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of paralegal experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a busy firm environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a paralegal.
• Experience in commercial and/or business law preferred.
• Strong legal drafting and written communication skills.
• Excellent client service and communication skills.
• High level of organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Experience with litigation, conveyancing, family law or personal injury is well regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide paralegal and administrative support to lawyers and senior team members.
• Manage correspondence and client communications.
• Assist with enquiries and client intake.
• Draft legal documents, briefs and correspondence.
• File court and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research.
• Maintain organised physical and electronic files.
• Monitor deadlines and key dates.
• Assist with progression of matters from commencement through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts, government departments and other third parties as required.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal drafting

Client service

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

AI proficiency

Tools

Legal software

Job description

Honest Grace Legal is a multi-specialty law firm handling personal injury, family law, business services, conveyancing and immigration. We are driven by a mission to champion truth, compassion and justice, delivering personalised, transparent and respectful support so clients can navigate their legal journey with confidence and care.

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal on a full-time basis to join our team in Brisbane. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with solid paralegal experience who enjoys client contact, practical legal work and supporting matters from intake through to completion.

Experience in commercial and business law is preferred.

The Role

As a Paralegal, you will play an important role in supporting lawyers and senior team members with the day‑to‑day conduct and progression of matters across a busy multi‑specialty law firm.

The role requires professionalism, strong organisation, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing paralegal and administrative support to lawyers and senior team members
• Managing correspondence and client communications
• Assisting with enquiries and client intake
• Drafting legal documents, briefs and correspondence
• Filing court and other legal documents
• Conducting legal research
• Maintaining organised physical and electronic files
• Monitoring deadlines, appointments and key dates
• Assisting with the progression of matters from commencement through to completion
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, barristers, courts, government departments and other third parties as required

The Person

The ideal candidate will be an experienced, reliable and proactive paralegal who takes pride in producing high‑quality work and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

You will be organised, comfortable communicating with clients and other professionals, able to follow instructions carefully, and capable of managing multiple matters and competing deadlines.

You will bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience working as a paralegal
• Previous experience in commercial and/or business law preferred
• Strong legal drafting and written communication skills
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively in a busy legal environment
• Confidence using technology, including AI proficiency, and the ability to learn and use legal software and systems
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• A proactive approach and willingness to take initiative
• The ability to receive and implement feedback
• A commitment to high‑quality work, professional development and team success
• Experience across other areas of law, including litigation, conveyancing, family law or personal injury, will also be well regarded.

Why Join Honest Grace Legal?

At Honest Grace Legal, you will be part of a team that values professionalism, compassion, integrity and meaningful client service. You will have the opportunity to work across a range of matters, learn from experienced lawyers and senior team members, and contribute to work that makes a real difference in clients’ lives.

We offer:

• Hands‑on training and mentoring
• Exposure to multiple areas of law
• Opportunities to develop your commercial and business law experience
• Meaningful client‑focused work
• A workplace that values initiative, reliability and continuous improvement