Paralegal and Proper Officer

3 months ago


Sydney, Australia IAG Full time

Make a difference as a **Paralegal & Proper Officer.** Join the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand.

**Your Role**

The purpose of the role is to conduct the Proper Officer function and provide paralegal support to the IAG Legal and Company Secretariat Team. The Proper Officer’s role is to ensure each IAG company complies with the subpoenas, notices and court orders served on it. You will assist in the following tasks:

- Manage the end-to-end process in relation to subpoenas, statements of claim and other notices served on IAG companies;
- Liaise with internal departments, external legal providers and relevant third parties including courts, tribunals, regulators, government agencies and external law firms as required;
- Monitor, assist and advise on contentious and complex issues arising from subpoenas, notices and court orders, with supervision.

You will also provide paralegal assistance including in relation to electronic document execution and trademark registration process. Finally, you will provide support for risk management activities across the division.

This is a permanent full-time role based in Sydney and offers hybrid working conditions.

**On Offer**

Joining IAG you’ll have access to:

- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard
- Up to 50% off personal insurance
- Welcome Back cash bonus when returning from parental leave
- Discounts on retail, travel and health items
- Energy transition opportunities to help us be net zero by 2050

**About You**

You will have strong academic results and be undertaking your Juris Doctor or Combined Law studies (minimum third year).

You must be organised, resourceful, pick things up quickly, have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be willing to work as part of a team. Attention to detail, the ability to distil information from multiple sources, reliability, and the ability to work systematically are vital.

Previous experience as a paralegal or intern will be well regarded.

**ABOUT US**

IAG is part of the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Together our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping, supporting ambitions and making insurance accessible.

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sydney, NSW 2000


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