Paralegal Vcat and Personal Financial Administration

2 months ago

Hawthorn, Australia Moores MDP Pty Ltd Full time

**Posted**:
31/10/2023

**Closing Date**:
01/12/2023

**Job Type**:
Permanent - Full Time

**Location**:
Hawthorn

**Job Category**:
Private Clients
- Fantastic role for a paralegal or clerk experienced in personal financial administration for VCAT administration and Power of Attorney Appointments, working in a law firm that is ‘here for good’
- Opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable community members
- Part-time or full-time opportunity
- Great firm culture, friendly and supportive team
- Hybrid working environment - Hawthorn office and home

Moores is a values-driven law firm that is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. We pride ourselves on delivering quality work and excellent client service and we value the integral role our support staff play in helping to make a difference.

Job Description

**The role**
We are seeking a paralegal or clerk experienced in personal financial administration who is keen to work in a collegiate, fast paced environment.

The role will be approximately 3-5 days per week, pending your availability and will sit within our Private Clients team.

Our Private Clients lawyers specialise in all aspects of estate planning (including Wills and powers of attorney), deceased estate work (including administration and litigation) and combatting elder financial abuse.

Moores’ lawyers is are often appointed by VCAT as an Administrator, to run a Represented Person’s financial affairs, when they are unable to. Our lawyers are also appointed by clients from time to time at act as their financial Power of Attorney.

Essentially this role will assist running the financial affairs of the Represented Person or client; preparing and filing various financial reports with VCAT, managing taxation obligations, properties and all other aspects of their personal financial affairs.

The role requires sound legal administration skills, and responsibilities may include:

- Gathering a complete financial record of the Represented Person's or client’s affairs.
- Corresponding with a range of contacts of the Represented Person or client to ensure a complete picture of their current financial position is obtained.
- Obtaining the necessary documentation, including the payment of overdue bills and notifying the relevant financial institutions of Moores’ involvement.
- Creating and establishing a management plan for the Represented Person's or client’s financial affairs.
- Supporting the wider team with other admin tasks that come across your desk.

Desired Skills and Experience

**What we’re looking for in you**

You have a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable community members who may be elderly, disabled or cognitively impaired.

You are a team player who is proactive and client focused, works well under pressure to meet tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

You will have strong client service skills and be able to build and maintain effective relationships.

A thorough understanding of Microsoft Word is required.

**What we Offer**
We’re offering you the opportunity to gain invaluable law firm experience, working with great people in a supportive culture.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, genuine flexibility including a hybrid work model and a wellbeing program.

**About us**
Moores is not a traditional law firm. We are unique because:

- We actually innovate - we were one of the first law firms to ditch time sheets in favour of value pricing and we’re not looking back We price value, not time.
- Our staff love working here -Moores recently ranked in the top 2 5% of Australian organisations surveyed by InSync in relation to employee engagement.
- We are truly flexible - majority of our staff and practice leaders work flexibly or part time in a hybrid work environment.
- We are proudly inclusive, diverse and committed to gender equality - our CEO and more than 50 percent of our practice leaders are female.
- We pride ourselves on being professional, but we don’t wear suits unless we have to.
- We have a strong commitment to pro bono and social impact - our pro bono resources supported thousands of NFPs.
- We focus on working with purpose-aligned clients to deliver great outcomes that benefit the community.
- We keep it real - we’re a down to earth bunch who like to work hard, but have fun along the way and don’t take ourselves too seriously.
- We do it with heart - people are the heart of Moores. We like and care about each other.

**How do I apply?**

**Any questions?**

Contact:
Natalie Rule, People and Culture Advisor
(03) 9843 2130

Belinda Balmer, Head of People & Culture
(03) 9843 0415

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