Careers

• Broaden your experience within a rapidly growing property practice
• New offices in Brisbane CBD
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements

About us

HWLE Lawyers is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Property Paralegal to join our highly regarded Brisbane Property practice. Working closely with Partners and Solicitors, you will gain hands on exposure to high quality property transactions for significant clients.

You'll be an integral part of a high performing team that values reliability, attention to detail and a strong willingness to contribute to shared outcomes, often within tight timeframes.

You'll be busy with

• assisting with portfolio leasing matters, including document preparation, amendments, execution and registration;
• supporting retirement village conveyancing transactions from inception to completion;
• liaising with clients, agents and counterparties;
• file management and use of practice management systems; and
• providing general property law support to the team as required.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• previous experience as a property paralegal or legal assistant (leasing and retirement village experience preferred);
• strong organisational skills and attention to detail;
• proficient in PEXA;
• clear and professional written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to manage multiple matters concurrently and meet deadlines; and
• a proactive, reliable and team‑focused approach.

What we offer

• Location: Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Brisbane CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community. 
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.