Paralegal

  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • Wed Apr 29 05:37:48 2026
  • 3519713

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a leading national law firm to find a Paralegal to join their Aged Care team in Sydney.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a career legal support professional looking to step into a Paralegal role, or for a law student (1st or 2nd year) seeking hands-on experience while continuing their studies.
With flexibility to work 3–5 days per week, this role offers a rare combination of meaningful work, structure, and work-life balance.
About the Role
You’ll support a busy and well-structured team, assisting with the progression of matters across a process-driven practice.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain exposure to file management, client interaction, and matter progression - all within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Managing files and progressing matters through key stages
  • E-filing and maintaining accurate document management systems
  • Liaising with clients and third parties via phone and email
  • Following up on documentation, financial status and estates
  • Supporting the day-to-day running of files
  • Identifying and escalating complex or sensitive matters
  • Providing general administrative and clerical support
Who You’ll Be Working With
You’ll join a collaborative national team working across Retirement Living and Aged Care matters.
The team is known for its structured processes, supportive culture and strong training environment, making it ideal for someone looking to build foundational legal experience.
What matters will I be working on?
Matters could include:
  • Compliance and regulatory advice
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial and contract advisory
  • Training and policy development
  • Dispute resolution
  • Intellectual property
  • Conveyancing
  • Financing
  • Construction
Who Will Fit This Opportunity?
We’re looking for someone who is:
A career Legal Assistant ready to step into a Paralegal role, or
A 1st or 2nd year Law student able to work 3–4 days per week
And who also has:
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confidence working across multiple matters and deadlines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A proactive, process-driven mindset
  • A willingness to learn and contribute to a team
Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Flexibility – 3–5 days per week to suit your schedule
  • Training – structured systems and supportive team environment
  • Culture – social, collaborative and down-to-earth
  • Wellbeing – health initiatives, EAP and corporate discounts
  • Extras – study support and development opportunities
The Details
  • Firm Type: National, mid-tier
  • Practice Area: Retirement Living &Aged Care
  • Role Type: Permanent Part-time or Full-time (3–5 days per week)
  • Location: Sydney CBD, WFH available
  • Salary: $75,000 - $100,000 package
Apply Now
HarperLloyd Recruitment partners with leading law firms across Australia to place outstanding legal support professionals. If this role sounds like your next move, I’d love to hear from you.
Gretta Lloyd
Legal Support Recruitment Specialist | HarperLloyd Recruitment
E: gretta@harperlloyd.com.au | P: 0483 956 166