Solicitor

Recrute; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parra-Legal & Associates in Sydney seeks a motivated Solicitor with 2–3 years’ post-admission experience to join our growing boutique practice. You will handle diverse matters across conveyancing, immigration, family law, wills, debt recovery and general civil work, taking ownership of files from start to finish in a supportive small-firm environment.

The role offers hands-on client interaction, varied matters, and opportunities to develop across multiple practice areas while contributing to a

Qualifications

• Australian-admitted solicitor with 2–3 years’ PAE required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills demanded.
• Confident communicating directly with clients is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities required.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, independent worker who also collaborates effectively.
• Practical, commercial approach to legal problem-solving.
• Professional, approachable, and committed to client service.
• Willing to work across different areas of law in a general practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files and progress matters efficiently.
• Conduct client conferences and provide practical legal advice.
• Draft and review legal documents and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare advice.
• Handling conveyancing and property transactions and related matters.
• Assist with immigration and visa matters.
• Handle family law matters and liaise with clients and practitioners.
• Manage debt recovery matters and estates administration.
• Prepare wills and estate planning documents; assist with estate administration.
• Appear in or assist with matters before courts and tribunals as appropriate.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, courts and other stakeholders; maintain file management and time recording.

Skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Confident client communication

Attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to manage priorities and meet,

Independent yet team player

Commercial legal problem solving

Education

Australian-admitted solicitor

Job description

Parra-Legal & Associates is a growing boutique law firm seeking a motivated and personable Solicitor with 2–3 years’ post-admission experience (PAE) to join our team.

We are a small, client-focused practice handling a diverse range of matters, including conveyancing and property law, immigration law, family law, debt recovery, wills and estates, and general legal matters.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys variety, client interaction and taking ownership of their matters in a supportive small-firm environment.

About the Role

You will have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of matters and will be involved in the day-to-day carriage of files from commencement through to resolution.

• Managing your own files and progressing matters efficiently;
• Conducting client conferences and providing practical legal advice;
• Drafting and reviewing legal correspondence, contracts, agreements, applications and other legal documents;
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice;
• Handling conveyancing and property transactions, including contracts, settlements and related matters;
• Assisting with immigration and visa matters;
• Conducting family law matters and corresponding with clients and other practitioners;
• Managing debt recovery matters;
• Preparing wills, estate planning documents and assisting with estate administration;
• Appearing in or assisting with matters before relevant courts and tribunals, where appropriate;
• Liaising with clients, barristers, government departments, courts, agents and other stakeholders; and
• Maintaining accurate file management, time recording and compliance with professional obligations.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an Australian-admitted solicitor with 2–3 years’ PAE;
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Is confident communicating directly with clients;
• Has strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills;
• Can manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Is proactive and able to work independently while also being a team player;
• Has a practical and commercial approach to legal problem-solving;
• Is professional, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service; and
• Is willing to work across different areas of law and develop their skills within a general practice environment.

Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:

• Conveyancing / Property Law
• Immigration / Migration Law
• Family Law
• Debt Recovery / Civil Litigation
• Wills & Estates
• General Commercial or Civil Law

Migration agent registration or experience with immigration matters will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

At Parra-Legal & Associates, you will be joining a small and supportive team where you can:

• Gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters;
• Have genuine responsibility and carriage of files;
• Work directly with clients and develop strong client-management skills;
• Develop your legal and advocacy skills across multiple practice areas;
• Work in a collaborative and supportive environment; and
• Build your career within a growing boutique practice.

We value initiative, professionalism, reliability and a strong commitment to our clients.