Senior Paralegal / Solicitor ( Civil & Criminal Litigation NSW exp)

Position: Solicitor /  Paralegal ( Civil & Criminal Litigation NSW exp)

Salary:  PHP 80,000 to PHP 130,000 per month (depending on skills & experience)

Working Hours & Conditions: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM AEST

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced Solicitor or Paralegal to join the team in a remote support capacity. This role is suited to a legally trained professional with a solid litigation background who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision. You will work across civil and criminal matters, assist with commercial and property law files, and provide high-quality legal support to the firm's solicitors from day one.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the preparation and management of civil litigation matters — drafting pleadings, correspondence, briefs, and court documents
• Support criminal litigation files including preparation of instructions, client communications, and procedural documentation
• Assist with commercial and property law matters as required, including file management, document drafting, and research
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, accurate memoranda and case summaries
• Maintain and manage client files using Smokeball, ensuring all records are complete, compliant, and up to date
• Draft and review correspondence, contracts, and legal documents to a high standard
• Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and external parties professionally and clearly
• Meet deadlines across multiple active files, escalating risk items to the supervising solicitor promptly

Requirements

MUST HAVES:

• Admitted to practice in New South Wales (NSW) — mandatory for Solicitor applicants OR strong preference for Paralegal applicants with equivalent NSW legal training or exposure
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on civil litigation experience — this is a mandatory requirement
• Criminal litigation experience is highly regarded
• Exposure to commercial law and property law matters
• Proficient in Smokeball — experience with this practice management platform is required
• Prior experience working within an Australian legal environment is mandatory
• Excellent written and spoken English — must be able to communicate clearly with clients, counsel, and courts
• Strong attention to detail, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage a varied caseload independently

PREFERRED SKILLS (nice to have)

• Experience working in a remote or offshore legal support capacity for an Australian firm
• Familiarity with NSW court procedures, filing requirements, and local practice directions
• Exposure to additional practice areas beyond litigation (e.g. conveyancing, family law, wills and estates)