Paralegal - Property - Sydney

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia HWLE Lawyers Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year
  • A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
  • Flexible 4:1work arrangements
  • Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWL Ebsworth is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our highly regarded Property practice group working alongside Partners Martin Downing and Melissa Hore. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team based in our Sydney CBD office. You will be acting for a variety of high-profile clients in relation to various property matters.

You'll be busy with

  • dealing with client/agent/solicitor calls & email enquiries.
  • preparing and drafting contracts for sale.
  • attending to exchange of contracts and settlement as well as post-exchange matters.
  • liaising with incoming and outgoing mortgagees.
  • completing lease transactions.
  • conducting settlements and preparing settlement figures and documents.
  • liaising with banks, agents and other stakeholders.
  • utilising PEXA efficiently and independently.

To success in this role, ideally, you'll have

  • previous property paralegal experience within a legal environment
  • ability to handle an active file load, working on multiple projects and undertaking volume project conveyancing
  • excellent interpersonal skills to deliver high standard service to our clients and work with third parties
  • an organised and systematic approach to a busy workload
  • a willingness to work with new technologies, with exposure and knowledge using platforms and systems such as PEXA and Aderant Expert is highly desirable

What we offer

  • Unrivalled career pathways:
    Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
  • Location:
    Our cutting-edge office is conveniently located in the heart of the Sydney CBD amidst a fast-pace, high-networking legal community.
  • Great culture and a huge networking platform
    : Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
  • Prestige:
    Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Laura Harrison for a confidential discussion.

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