Property Development Paralegal

The Role

We are seeking a positive and highly motivated property development paralegal with at least two years’ experience to join our high performing Property team. Our team acts for some of Australia’s largest property developers in their master planned communities, residential estates and mixed developments. This is an opportunity for a paralegal to work with sophisticated clients and be part of a friendly and collaborative team.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ property development paralegal experience
• Experience with DocuSign and Pexa settlements (essential)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of work
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A desire to strengthen and build client relationships to continually contribute to the growth and success of the firm
• Victorian experience would come highly regarded but not essential

Benefits

• ‘5-star’ Employer of Choice 2025 by HRD Australia and Australasian Lawyer and 2025 Beaton Client Choice Award winners for ‘Best Australian Law Firm, Best Professional Services Firm, Most Innovative Law & Related Services Firm, and Most Trusted Law & Related Services Firm. ($30m - $100m revenue)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives
• Wellness facilities and onsite classes (i.e. yoga and mindfulness)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Competitive salary and parental leave policy
• Other benefits: purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking, and social events and much more!

About Cooper Grace Ward

Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane. We are a full-service law firm providing a range of legal service to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.

Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ and people with disabilities.

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity and excellence like we do then we would like to talk with you.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.