We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our Taxation team!
27th March, 2024 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Taxation and Revenue team. This is an opportunity to further build on your career by working with a collaborative and client focussed team known for managing complexity with outcomes focused on the needs of our clients. You will enjoy being involved in managing optimal outcomes for clients and developing quality relationships with them over time.
About You
As an experienced paralegal, this role will involve:
Research and analyse legal issues as requested to support the provision of legal advice.Assist practitioners with tasks related to litigation including:Managing the discovery phase of a case, including assistance in interviewing clients, undertaking research and investigating precedents.Drafting legal, court or tribunal documents, including briefs, statements of fact and contentions, document summaries and checklists.Organising and managing files, paperwork, data, documents and evidence.Filing documents with the courts.Providing administrative support behind the scenes at hearings.Arranging mediation between parties that are in dispute.Drafting, preparing and proofreading legal documentsDevelop and maintain current knowledge in relation to the taxation practice area.Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team by promoting consistency, rigour and knowledge transfer.End of month billing and general communications with our accounts team.Liaising with internal staff members and clients.Ad hoc administrative duties including archiving and scanning of documents. 27th March, 2024 About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our Taxation and Revenue team. This is an opportunity to further build on your career by working with a collaborative and client focussed team known for managing complexity with outcomes focused on the needs of our clients. You will enjoy being involved in managing optimal outcomes for clients and developing quality relationships with them over time.
About You
As an experienced paralegal, this role will involve:
Research and analyse legal issues as requested to support the provision of legal advice.Assist practitioners with tasks related to litigation including:Managing the discovery phase of a case, including assistance in interviewing clients, undertaking research and investigating precedents.Drafting legal, court or tribunal documents, including briefs, statements of fact and contentions, document summaries and checklists.Organising and managing files, paperwork, data, documents and evidence.Filing documents with the courts.Providing administrative support behind the scenes at hearings.Arranging mediation between parties that are in dispute.Drafting, preparing and proofreading legal documentsDevelop and maintain current knowledge in relation to the taxation practice area.Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team by promoting consistency, rigour and knowledge transfer.End of month billing and general communications with our accounts team.Liaising with internal staff members and clients.Ad hoc administrative duties including archiving and scanning of documents.To be successful in this role you will have excellent attention to detail along with a high level of initiative to support our senior tax practitioners. You will be a team player, highly organised with proficiency in a range of technology solutions including MS Office products, DMS, Aderant and dictation.
About HopgoodGanim
Located in Waterfront place, we offer a range of benefits waiting for you at HG, including:
lower billable targets;new client and practitioner incentive schemes;an inhouse business development and marketing team and a budget to support you in building your external profile; community service leave, including opportunities to volunteer with our pro bono and philanthropic partners;flexible work arrangements;employee assistance programs and flu vaccinations, supporting your health and wellbeing;purchased leave program and a generous parental leave policy; and firmwide events, including mid and end of year celebrations. If you are someone who takes their work seriously but doesn't take themselves seriously, someone who looks for solutions rather than problems and someone who never says, 'that's not part of my job', then HopgoodGanim is the right firm for you. Here, you won't just be a small piece of a big machine; you will be a key and essential part of the team. Every member of our team is focused on the delivery of exceptional outcomes for our clients and on providing a level of service that is second to none. With a unique culture, the firm is recognised as a place where people are supported and enjoy working.
How to apply
Please include your resume and a cover letter.
Applications will not be accepted via email and must be submitted via our online recruitment system.Apply For Job#J-18808-Ljbffr
