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