Date Posted: 20/08/2024
Job ID: 926800
Ref: 1255352
Location: Melbourne
Type: Permanent / Full Time
About us: At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we're here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don't just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
About the team: Colin Biggers & Paisley has more than a century of property industry experience, giving us a unique understanding and knowledge that sets us apart from our competitors.
Our experience is in residential, industrial, rural, commercial and government projects, across all property asset classes, including retirement, aged care, agriculture, mining, residential mixed use, hotels, office leasing portfolios, shopping centres and infrastructure.
Our clients include property developers, substantial property portfolio owners, government authorities and significant overseas corporate and government investors in the Australian real estate market.
About the role: This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior paralegal to work in an established Property team in the areas of leasing, development and conveyancing.
Ability to handle multiple medium and large scale off the plan developments including vacant land, industrial and residential strata, working mostly unsupervised Communicating with clients to receive instructions and give advice File management for conveyancing matters – sale and purchase files as well as sub division and large scale development matters Preparing contracts and drafting all correspondence Lodging documents and coordinating settlements Liaising with clients, lenders, real estate agents and other stakeholders Researching details about the property/development being bought or sold Conducting searches and enquires Diary management and end of month billing About you: 4 to 5 years' experience as a property paralegal Excellent client service Strong working knowledge of PEXA Projects and Duties on Line High attention to detail and an eye for detail Relevant qualifications (highly desirable) Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal and written. Strong research and problem solving skills Ability to work under pressure, respond promptly and effectively to clients Knowledge and experience of Microsoft products and iManage (document management system) Knowledge and experience of electronic property lodgement and settlement systems, including Pexa Join the team: Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. "Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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