Senior Paralegal / Solicitor ( Civil & Criminal Litigation NSW exp)
D2B • Philippines
Posted: July 6, 2026
Job Description
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
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)
Additional Content
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
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)