Paralegal - Debt Recovery Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hall & Wilcox Full time

About the Role


We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our high-performing Smarter Recovery Solutions practice in Melbourne or Sydney.


As a Paralegal in our Debt Recovery Team, you will work with our busy team to manage debt recovery files, providing advice and solutions to clients.


You will be responsible for managing your own billable time, working with clients, and collaborating with our great team.


About You


To be successful in this role, you will need:



  • 3+ years' experience as a Paralegal, managing files end to end;
  • experience in court processes and procedures;
  • experience in bankruptcy and winding up applications (ideal but not essential);
  • highly organised and able to prioritise competing tasks;
  • strong attention to detail; and
  • clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal).

About Us


Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm with over 1150 people, including over 145 partners.


We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector, and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia.


Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people, and our communities to thrive.


Our recent awards and citations include:



  • Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
  • Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
  • Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024;
  • Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018;
  • Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.

We are known for our great culture, progressive, inclusive, and supportive work environment, underpinned by our enduring values - Hallmarks.


We are a firm of the future, offering our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients.


Why Join Us?


We are a firm that is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome, and value unique contributions of all people.


We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, age, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.


We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, offering a fair, equitable, and supportive recruitment experience.


How to Apply


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At Hall & Wilcox, we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace.



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