Resolutions, Recoveries

Adelaide
- Permanent / Full Time

TG Legal + Technology is a Thomson Geer company specialising in delivering quality streamlined services and advice to clients with high volume legal needs. As a part of a major Australian law firm, our services are available nation-wide with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.

**The role**:
We are currently looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic full-time Paralegal to join the Resolutions, Recoveries & Disputes team in our Adelaide office. In this role you will provide both accurate and timely support to the Collections Team. You will be a confident individual with a can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.

**The duties**:

- Drafting Notices, demands, pleadings and general correspondence
- Drafting statements of claim, judgments, writs of possession
- E-filing of court documents
- Assisting with the general management and running of files to meet client service level requirements and protect our clients' interests on all matters
- Telephone calls and general correspondence with clients, debtors and third parties to progress the files (involves taking instructions, negotiating proposals with debtors)
- Regular follow ups of security packets, process servers, court documents etc.
- Preparing discharge of mortgages and arranging settlement, as required.
- Preparing files for eviction
- Identifying complex, sensitive and high risk matters and escalating them to a Lawyer
- Basic clerical duties associated with running your files

**The requirements**:

- Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for running a file
- Strong organisational skills to manage a large number of files at a time and meet deadlines
- Good interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, debtors and internal staff
- A team player, willing to help others when necessary
- Accuracy and attention to detail

**What we offer**:
At Thomson Geer, we are proud to offer our employees increased meaning in work, accountability and modern working practices. On top of this we have a high calibre client base and a collaborative and supportive team environment. For ambitious individuals who are innovative and improvement focused, the career opportunities within our firm are endless.