Commercial Paralegal (Australia)

Overview

This role supports a Principal Solicitor and their team as a Commercial Paralegal with strong expertise in commercial law, contract preparation, and legal research. The position is primarily paralegal-focused, with some administrative support including managing the Principal Solicitor’s calendar and preparing meeting notes. Experience working within the Australian legal system is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a broad range of commercial law matters under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor.
• Prepare first drafts of commercial contracts, agreements, letters of advice, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Review and proofread contracts and legal documents for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Conduct legal research on commercial and corporate law issues and prepare clear research summaries.
• Support due diligence, including reviewing and summarising company records, contracts, and other documents.
• Prepare and lodge company and business documentation, including ASIC forms and corporate records, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date matter files, document records, and deadlines in the firm’s practice management system.
• Manage the Principal Solicitor’s calendar, including scheduling client meetings, calls, and key deadlines.
• Attend meetings and calls as required and prepare clear, accurate meeting notes and action items.
• Liaise with clients, external advisers, and other stakeholders on matter progress and document requests.
• Provide general administrative support to help keep matters and the Principal Solicitor’s workload running smoothly.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law, Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies, or an equivalent legal or paralegal diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a paralegal, ideally within a commercial law practice.
• Sound understanding of commercial contracts, corporate structures, and common commercial transactions.
• Strong legal drafting, document review, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to conduct legal research and present findings clearly and concisely.
• Australian legal experience is highly desirable, particularly supporting Australian law firms or commercial clients.
• Experience managing calendars, scheduling, and taking accurate meeting notes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with Clio is highly advantageous.
• Experience with other legal practice management software (e.g. LEAP, Actionstep) is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a remote working environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package in foreign currency.
• Fully remote work.
• Regular initiatives for training and professional development.

Location

• Fully remote position.