Estates Paralegal

Join a growing boutique estates law firm as an Estates Paralegal, managing Estate Litigation and Estate Administration matters in a supportive team environment.
  

• Manage a varied mix of Estate Litigation and Estate Administration matters
• Work directly with a Director and Solicitor in a collaborative team
• Growing boutique law firm with approximately 20 staff

  
The Role
  
As an Estate Litigation & Estate Administration Paralegal, you will play a hands‑on role supporting clients and managing matters from start to finish.  You will support a Director and Solicitor.
  
Your duties will include:

• Managing Estate Litigation and Estate Administration files
• Drafting and preparation of estate / probate administration documents
• Preparation of Court documents and Briefs to Counsel
• Liaising with clients and providing matter updates
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Managing file progression and document management
• Liaising with financial institutions, beneficiaries, and third parties
• Assisting with probate and estate administration processes

About You
  
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as an Estates Paralegal
• Experience in both Estate Litigation and Estate Administration  is preferred
• Strong client service and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage files independently and work collaboratively within a team

The Law Firm – Salary & Benefits
  
This growing boutique law firm employs approximately 20 staff and is known for its supportive, team‑focused culture. You will enjoy working on quality matters with direct access to experienced practitioners and a varied client base.

• Salary $80,000 – $85,000 + Super
• Full-time permanent role
• Office-based position
• Supportive team environment with strong mentoring

Apply
  
Please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button or email april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au direct. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities, please contact:
  
April O’Dempsey
Ref No: AOD1662562
Email: april.odempsey@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: (07) 3231 1203
  
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia (citizenship or permanent residency).
  
Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format. Applications close 15 October 2026.
  
April O’Dempsey is a Partner – Legal Support Recruiter at empire group. She has over 20 years’ experience in the recruitment industry and has a great understanding of the industry from her own experience in the legal sector supporting small, medium and large law firms. She is dedicated to recruiting the right person for the right firm and gets great satisfaction from assisting staff to develop their career.

If this role isn't what you are looking for, reach out directly to learn about the other opportunities she can assist you with!
  
  
  
 
Reference number: 1662562
Profession:Legal SupportLegal Support

Company: empire group
Date posted: 15th Sep, 2026