Paralegal / Law Student With A Future In Family, Estate & Criminal Law

Madsen Law
Loganholme, QLD
A$50,000-$80,000 p/a
Legal → Law Clerks & Paralegals
Part-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


Paralegal / Law student with future in Family, Estate & Business Law
📍 Based in Loganholme, QLD | 🕓 Full-time or flexible hours available

Are you a 2nd or 3rd year law student looking to gain practical, hands-on experience? Are you looking to get yourself on a career path to becoming a solicitor? Do you want to be part of a close-knit team that values people, purpose, and doing things well?

We are a law firm with a focus on family law and estate law with a strong reputation for excellent outcomes and genuine care for our clients. We are looking for a motivated and organised law student for the dual roles of receptionist and paralegal.

This is your opportunity to be mentored by an accredited family law specialist and other experienced practitioners, learn how a law firm runs from the inside out, and lay the foundations for a meaningful legal career.

In this role, you will be:

Helping solicitors with a wide range of paralegal tasks, including:

Typing dictations and preparing file notes from meetings

Drafting client correspondence, court documents, and legal forms

Assisting with brief preparation and collation for counsel

Managing physical and digital files, including scanning, sorting, and filing documents accurately

Conducting legal research and assisting with case preparation as directed

Attending internal meetings and taking clear, concise notes.

Helping everyone as the Manager of first impressions ( receptionist) by:

Welcoming clients personally and answering calls at reception with professionalism and empathy

Being friendly & personable

Supporting the day-to-day running of the office

Taking and passing on clear concise messages

Data entry, invoicing, calendar appointments and assisting with basic bookkeeping tasks

Maintaining tidy and organised common areas like including boardroom, filing room, reception and kitchen

Managing competing priorities and working efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment

We’re looking for someone who:

Is in law school and eager to learn by assisting in a real-world legal setting

Can stay organised and composed in a fast-paced professional environment

Can speak and write clearly

Type with both speed and accuracy

Listens carefully, takes initiative (not risks), learns quickly, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves

Is confident and composed when dealing with people

Intends to progress into Family Law/ Wills and Estates /Business Law areas

Is looking for long-term career progression in law

Willing to do small rolls (as well as important roles) to keep the flow and order of the office

Is willing to learn our systems and assist in the flow of the office

Why join us?

Hands-on experience and mentorship from experienced family and estate lawyers

Opportunities for growth, development and long-term career progression

Flexibility with work hours, especially to support your study commitments

A respectful, happy, collaborative team culture where your work makes a real impact

A values-driven firm that genuinely cares about its clients – and each other

We encourage a healthy work-life balance

Looking to launch your legal career in a supportive and purpose-led firm?
Click Apply Now, send us your CV and a short cover letter telling us why this role feels like the right fit for you.


About Madsen Law

Loganholme, QLD, Australia

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