Closes: Feb 18, 2026
Role: Senior Family Law Paralegal (3+ years)
Location: Toowoomba, QLD
Firm Overview
Our client is a major regional law firm based in Toowoomba, employing 13 solicitors and approximately 30 staff. The firm has an established reputation for professionalism, stability and a positive, family-oriented culture.
Family law is a core area of practice, with a dedicated team of four family lawyers and two experienced paralegals.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced family law paralegal (3+ years) who is interested in a senior, autonomous role within a collaborative and well-resourced family law team.
You will work closely with an Accredited Specialist Family Lawyer who:
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Delegates effectively and extensively
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Does not litigate
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Practices collaborative, non-adversarial family law
The role is structured so the lawyer can focus primarily on client service, with the paralegal taking responsibility for file preparation and progression.
Key Responsibilities
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Management of property settlement and parenting matters
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Preparation of Applications and Financial Agreements
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Independent drafting of correspondence and legal documents
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File management, task prioritization and follow-through
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Confident acceptance and completion of delegated work
Candidate Profile
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3+ years' experience as a family law paralegal or senior legal assistant
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Strong working knowledge of Applications and Financial Agreements
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Comfortable working with autonomy and responsibility
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Organized, efficient and deadline-driven
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Interest in collaborative, non-litigious family law practice
Why This Role Appeals
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Senior, trusted position with genuine responsibility
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Supportive, established regional firm with depth of expertise
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High-quality family law work in a non-adversarial environment
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