Paralegal - 6-month Contract

2 days ago

Parramatta Park, Queensland, Australia Gough Recruitment NSW Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

This is a 6-month contract with potential to extend up to 12 months or longer. The successful candidate will support senior legal stakeholders and collaborate across departments to ensure smooth execution of legal processes and documentation. 

Key Responsibilities

Property & Conveyancing Support

  • Manage inboxes and coordinate contract preparation for off-the-plan sales
  • Liaise with internal teams and external parties on contract amendments, negotiations, and settlements
  • Maintain tracking spreadsheets for exchanges, settlements, and rescissions
  • Conduct due diligence, order property searches, and transact using PEXA
  • Prepare and lodge caveats, mortgages, and other legal instruments

Finance & Presale Coordination

  • Collaborate with external law firms on presale certifications and compliance
  • Assist with condition precedent documentation and verification of identity processes

Acquisition Transactions

  • Review and summarize legal documents including exclusivity deeds, options, and contracts
  • Support legal negotiations and due diligence activities
  • Coordinate exchanges and manage post-exchange obligations including key dates and payments
  • Liaise on duty calculations and facilitate settlements

Document Management & Execution

  • Prepare legal documentation using precedents
  • Organize and maintain digital and physical filing systems
  • Coordinate document execution including DocuSign workflows

Research & Reporting

  • Conduct legal research on legislative changes and property-related topics
  • Prepare internal reports, briefs, and summaries

General Administration

  • Support legal and finance teams with administrative tasks
  • Liaise with accounts on payment obligations related to transactions

What You'll Bring

  • 10–15+ years of experience as a Paralegal or Senior Licensed Conveyancer
  • Strong background in conveyancing and off-the-plan property transactions
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Clear and professional communication style
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PEXA; experience with ClickUp and TriSearch is a plus
  • Conveyancing license desirable

Personal Attributes

  • Positive, team-oriented attitude with a professional demeanor
  • Strong problem-solving skills and customer-focused mindset
  • Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

To find out more, please email your CV to Georgia Russell -

Please note only those with the right to work in Australia need apply.

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