Senior Paralegal / Solicitor ( Civil & Criminal Litigation NSW exp)

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)