Pear Tree.

AU/NZ - Paralegal - Dayshift Remote

Pear Tree.  •  Republic of the Philippines (Remote)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Position: AU/NZ - Paralegal - Dayshift Remote

Salary: Php 60,000 to Php 80,000

Working Hours & Conditions: AU Working Hours and Holidays

Employment: Full Time - Independent Contractor

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

The company is a dynamic Victorian law firm practicing across personal injury, criminal law, family law, employment law, immigration law, and civil litigation and dispute resolution. The firm regularly appears in the Magistrates', County, Supreme, and Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia. Personal injury stands as company's strongest, highest-priority practice area. Recently accepted onto the Legal Aid Panel across multiple jurisdictions, the firm is rapidly expanding while modernizing its tech stack by transitioning from ActionStep to PracticePanther.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a high-velocity Paralegal with an exceptional work ethic to serve as a critical operational anchor for the company. The primary focus of this role is to drive efficiency and clear a time-sensitive backlog of high-value personal injury files, ensuring briefs are compiled and delivered to barristers without delay. Supporting family law matters and broader firm administration, you will play a key role in helping establish the firm's offshore working model during an exciting period of digital transition.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Progress personal injury files at pace, resolving backlog and prioritizing matters requiring movement over the next 12 months.
  • Prepare and assemble comprehensive briefs for barristers to prevent delays in court proceedings.
  • Draft correspondence, file notes, standard legal documents, and gather medical/client records promptly.
  • Maintain strict calendar control, diarizing court deadlines and tracking file status within PracticePanther and ActionStep.
  • Assist with family law matters, affidavit preparation, document drafting, and Legal Aid Panel administration.
  • Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support across criminal, civil, employment, and immigration practice areas.
  • Support the firm's system migration from ActionStep to PracticePanther and assist senior leadership directly.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated paralegal experience with a proven track record in personal injury matter management.
  • Strong familiarity with legal documentation, court procedures, and the preparation of barrister briefs.
  • Excellent written English skills with precise attention to detail in legal drafting and proofreading.
  • High agency and ability to work independently, manage a busy caseload, and prioritize urgent tasks without close supervision.

Preferred

  • Direct experience within an Australian legal environment, ideally Victoria.
  • Prior hands-on experience using ActionStep and/or PracticePanther practice management systems.
  • Multi-disciplinary exposure covering family law, workers' compensation, debt recovery, or affidavit drafting.

What You’ll Bring

  • Urgency & Pace: A drive to move files efficiently and resolve time-sensitive backlogs without sacrificing accuracy.
  • Reliability: Consistency and transparency as a trusted foundational offshore team member.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to manage shifting practice demands and stay resilient during software migrations.
  • Collaborative Spirit: A proactive, supportive approach to working directly with firm leadership and the broader legal team.
Pear Tree.

About Pear Tree.

🚀 Expand Your Team Without Compromise (www.pear-tree.com)

You want to grow your team with the right people, but you’re hitting challenges like; Increasing hiring costs, A shallow local talent pool, Concerns about consistency and quality.

The dilemma: do you overspend to secure top local talent, or settle for less-than-ideal candidates who hold back your growth?

Why Going It Alone is Tough

- Traditional recruitment is expensive and draws from the same limited pool.

- Freelance platforms can’t guarantee long-term quality or reliability.

- Hiring overseas comes with complex legal and compliance hurdles.

🌎 We Make Global Hiring Simple

Pear Tree takes the complexity out of international recruitment. We match you with skilled, reliable, and cost-effective professionals from the Philippines, India, Nepal, South Africa and Latin America who fit your business perfectly.

- Substantial savings on recruitment and salary costs

- Access to a wide, highly skilled talent market

- A streamlined hiring process that saves you time

- Confidence backed by our 6-month “Perfect Hire” Guarantee

🔑 Our Process

1. Source and rigorously vet candidates on your behalf

2. Arrange and support the interview process

3. Hold your hand through the legal and logistical requirements that come with overseas hiring

4. Provide ongoing support to ensure seamless onboarding and retention

✅ A Smarter Way to Scale

Forget the false choice between paying top dollar locally or settling for poor hires. We give you a better option: affordable, skilled, and dependable international talent.

Join leading entrepreneurs and business owners already benefiting from this approach.

Book a call today and let us help you define your role, write your job description, and secure your next star team member — guaranteed.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
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