Paralegal

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia JLL Full time
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities.

With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.


We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working.

We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our team in Melbourne. You will be based on account with hybrid work flexibility. Your work location is on the fringe of Melbourne CBD with both train and tram accessibility.


The Paralegal is an enabling and risk governance role which requires the ability to work autonomously, and in conjunction with their team, leasing executives, property managers, lease administrators and client stakeholders to mitigate risk to the client's national property portfolio.


What this role involves:

Preparedness to develop a strong understanding of the client's suite of Precedent documents and utilise that understanding through efficient negotiation of BAU matters to project/high profile matters
Checking the accuracy and compliance of deal instructions from leasing executives in accordance with internal policy
Instructing external solicitors and reviewing their legal advice or draft documents for both Precedent and Landlord drafted documentation
Progressing lease negotiations within set timeframes and in line with the client's strategies
Liaising with leasing executives and other internal team members for instructions in relation to negotiations
Endorsing final documents and facilitating execution by the client
Adhering to timeframes from instruction to finalisation and escalating any risks to the client where these arise
Maintaining an awareness of external solicitor fixed fee scope and managing the cost of legal negotiations in line with that fixed fee scope
Generating and reconciling purchase orders and coordinating payment of legal invoices;
Updating and maintaining the online paralegal database, and hard and soft copy files
Assisting with monthly reporting and attending meetings as required
Assisting the wider team with general ad-hoc queries such as lease interpretations, disputes and commercial transactions

Holds either Legal or Property qualifications and/or has relevant experience in the Real Estate industry
Demonstrated understanding of leases or contracts, ideally gained in either the Property or Legal industry
Sound written and oral communication skills with good listening and presentation skills
Superior attention to detail and high regard for quality standards
Ability to operate efficiently under pressure and prioritise work with tight timelines
Strong organizational skills with a positive approach to meeting internal and client stakeholder needs
Sound proficiency with Microsoft suite of products (i.e. Word, Excel)

What you can expect from us:

AT JLL, we value your health and wellbeing which is why we are excited to announce a whole raft of new benefits through our WHEREFIT partnership WHEREFIT provides you with access to exclusive corporate discounts of up to 40% off at leading fitness and wellbeing brands across Australia.

With over 2,000 unique offers across gyms, activewear, studios, healthy meals, supplements, accessories, self-care and more, there is something for everyone so you can perform at your best

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL

  • We're JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That's why we're committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We're using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.


Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we're honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our fu

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