Careers at Keighran Legal+Advisory

About us

We offer pragmatic legal solutions to the real estate, hotels, and construction industries, but it’s our approach that sets us apart. Our team is highly experienced and solutions-oriented, with a deep understanding of our clients’ objectives. We prioritize our clients’ commercial outcomes as if they were our own, using our team’s extensive experience to quickly and efficiently find the best solutions for our clients’ business needs and the opportunities our clients are pursuing. We operate free from bureaucracy and red tape, ensuring the results we’ve promised actually materialise.

We believe in giving back to our community and supporting Indigenous and community initiatives. We volunteer our time, knowledge, and resources to local and Indigenous causes. We partner with community organizations and actively encourage our team members to get involved and make a meaningful impact through their charitable or community work.

About You

We are seeking a Paralegal/Legal Assistant full-time or part-time (for the right candidate), who has an interest in our core areas of expertise and is motivated to learn and be mentored by our Directors, senior lawyers, and Operations Manager.

We have career opportunities for people who are:

• curious and motivated
• personable and engaging
• organised and efficient
• ready to learn and grow
• an interest in developing a career in the legal industry

You will be providing support with:

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence
• Organising and maintaining matters in LEAP (training provided)
• Conducting legal research
• Performing data entry and database management
• Assisting with billing and invoicing
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in law and regulations
• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely submission of relevant documents
• Performing administrative tasks, such as managing emails and scheduling appointments

Ideally, you will have prior knowledge of (but this is not essential):

• PEXA
• NSW Office of State Revenue
• NSW LRS forms and procedures
• familiarity of Victorian, Queensland and ACT real estate practice and procedures will be useful (but not essential)

What makes this opportunity great:

As a Paralegal / Legal Assistant, you will support the work of lawyers by assisting with various legal tasks and responsibilities. Your duties may include conducting legal research, drafting and editing legal documents, communicating with clients and other parties, and organising and maintaining legal files.

You will work closely with the team and be expected to have strong organisational, communication, and time management skills. You should also be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Additionally, strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask is essential. A background in the legal field and experience with legal software and tools is preferred, but not mandatory.

With dedication and hard work, the potential for career growth is available.

We value individuals who have a passion for giving back to their communities and offer paid leave to support these efforts.

We welcome interest from all applicants, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

If this opportunity interests you contact us at 02 8231 9900 (for a confidential discussion) or email your brief cover letter, CV and academic transcript to info@keighranlegal.com