Paralegal

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**:
Are you a detail-oriented professional with a keen eye for legal documentation? Join our dynamic team at JLL as a Paralegal in our Work Dynamics business unit for the client Australia Post.
As a Paralegal, you'll work collaboratively with our Retail Leasing and Transaction Management team, client stakeholders, and external legal providers. Your primary focus will be supporting the timely turnaround of lease documentation for our national retail and industrial portfolio.
**An overview of the role**:
Complete legal documentation, including instructing, negotiating, certifying, and executing documents for leasing transactions
Comply with processes and policies related to negotiations, documents, and critical client requirements
Manage deadlines, escalate and mitigate risks as they arise
Maintain awareness of external solicitor fixed fee scope and manage legal negotiation costs
Generate and reconcile purchase orders and coordinate payment of legal invoices
Update and maintain the online paralegal database and files, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness
Handle lease interpretations and disputes as required
Certify documents for client execution, confirming accuracy and compliance with policies
Assist with reporting, analysis, and attend meetings as needed
Support a culture of innovation and contribute to process improvements
**Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for**:
Legal or property qualifications and/or experience within a firm or retail 'landlord/tenant' organisation
Demonstrated understanding of leases or contracts, ideally gained in the property or legal industry
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting contracts and leases
Ability to work efficiently under tight operational and financial deadlines
Adaptability and willingness to embrace change
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
**What you can expect from us**:
You’ll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.
As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.
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 full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know