Paralegal - Remote-First (Planning & Environment)

Urban Legal; Sydney; Remote; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Legal is seeking a Paralegal to join our NSW planning, environment and local government team. You’ll work closely with lawyers, keep matters moving and gain exposure early with supportive senior colleagues.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, assisting with chronologies and legal research, drafting routine correspondence, liaising with clients and courts, and managing matter files and deadlines while identifying next steps in proceedings.

Qualifications

• Curious, motivated and willing to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Able to work 3-4 days a week and manage deadlines.
• Comfortable working independently with support from lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing court documents, hearing materials and briefs to counsel
• Assisting with chronologies, matter summaries and legal research
• Drafting routine correspondence and court documents
• Liaising with clients, courts, councils, barristers and consultants
• Managing matter files, deadlines and key dates
• Helping the team prepare for hearings and court
• Thinking ahead and spotting what needs to happen next

Skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Organised

Proactive

Independent worker

Tech-savvy

Curious

Quick learner

Tools

Microsoft Word

Legal research databases

Job description

Urban Legal is seeking a Paralegal to join our NSW planning, environment and local government team. You’ll work closely with lawyers, keep matters moving and gain exposure early with supportive senior colleagues.

Responsibilities include preparing court documents, assisting with chronologies and legal research, drafting routine correspondence, liaising with clients and courts, and managing matter files and deadlines while identifying next steps in proceedings.