At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our Estates and Succession practice with client liaison and document preparation.
- Company: Join HopgoodGanim Lawyers, a reputable firm in Brisbane.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid birthday leave, parental leave, and fun end-of-year functions.
- Other info: Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the legal field while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Prior paralegal or legal secretarial experience is essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Legal Secretary / Paralegal – Estates and Succession
Join Hopgood Ganim Lawyers as a Paralegal supporting our highly reputable Estates and Succession practice.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with clients and practitioners regularly.
- Prepare and amend documents, including wills, powers of attorney, probate applications and other court documents.
- Support estate administration, gathering asset information and dealing with stakeholders.
- Assist in estate litigation, preparing briefs for counsel and experts, information gathering, and preparing chronologies.
- Conduct searches and undertake basic legal research.
- Diary management: arrange client appointments and travel.
- Monthly and ad hoc billing.
- File management from opening to closure and archiving.
- Assist with business development and marketing activities.
- Other paralegal and administrative tasks as required.
Qualifications
- Prior paralegal or legal secretarial experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Attention to detail and a client‐centric approach.
Benefits
- Paid birthday leave.
- Paid parental and fertility leave.
- Annual performance and remuneration cycle.
- Subsidised onsite café.
- Fun end‐of‐year functions.
We offer a supportive environment for our legal secretaries and paralegals, with a pool of administrators covering planned leave and central functions improving efficiencies.
Legal work in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Legal Secretary / Paralegal - Estates and Succession in Brisbane employer: HopgoodGanim Lawyers
HopgoodGanim Lawyers is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, providing Solicitors with the opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners in the vibrant city of Brisbane. With a strong emphasis on professional development, employees benefit from tailored growth opportunities and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the legal field.
