Paralegal - Wills and Estates, Commercial or Litigation

Your People Solutions; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Your People Solutions in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join a busy mid-tier firm. You will support Partners and lawyers with high-level administrative tasks, draft and amend legal documents, manage diaries, and handle billing and client communications.

Experience in Wills, Estates, Litigation or Commercial Law is highly regarded; the firm offers a supportive culture, career development, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• You will be an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Experience in Wills & Estates, Litigation or Commercial Law.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Partners and lawyers.
• Prepare, draft, and amend legal correspondence and documents.
• Manage diary and email communications; organize court documents where applicable.
• Open and close legal matters and coordinate settlements as needed.
• Manage billing and client invoicing and liaise professionally with clients.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Wills & Estates

Communication skills

Organisational/time management

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal - Wills and Estates, Commercial or Litigation

What Makes the Perfect Workplace? The People. The Reward. The Culture. The Respect.

Get paid what you are worth!

The best workplaces are built on great people, genuine respect, supportive leaders and a team that enjoys coming to work every day.

If you're looking for a firm where you're valued, your contribution is recognised, and you can build a long-term career, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Due to the retirement of a long-standing and highly respected team member, our client—a well-established and highly regarded mid-tier South Australian law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join its collaborative Adelaide office.

This is a rare opportunity to become part of a firm renowned for its outstanding culture, approachable Partners and commitment to developing and retaining its people. Opportunities like this don't become available often.

Working closely with Partners and senior lawyers, you will play an integral role in supporting a busy practice. Experience in Wills & Estates, Litigation or Commercial Law will be highly regarded.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-level administrative support to Partners and lawyers
• Preparing, drafting and amending legal correspondence and documents
• Diary and email management
• Opening and closing legal matters
• Preparing court documents (where applicable)
• Managing billing and client invoicing
• Liaising professionally with clients and stakeholders
• File management, scanning, archiving and document organisation
• Coordinating settlements and general practice administration
• Handling disbursements and maintaining accurate client records

About You

You will be an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal who enjoys being part of a supportive team and takes pride in delivering exceptional service.

You will also possess:

• Previous experience in Wills & Estates, Litigation or Commercial Law
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• A proactive attitude with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career within a respected South Australian firm

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Rare vacancy created by retirement
• Join a respected and established South Australian mid-tier law firm
• Friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team culture
• Partners who genuinely value and respect their staff
• Excellent salary package reflective of experience
• Long-term career stability and professional development
• Interesting and varied work across quality matters

If you're currently working in the legal industry and looking to improve your working environment, career prospects and remuneration, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.