Paralegal

Paralegal Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Paralegal to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Expenditure reporting;
• Ad Hoc Administration relating to files;
• Preparing and amending documents and briefs for the legal team using Microsoft Office and Open Practice software; and;
• Conducting searches;
• Lodgement of legal documentation;
• Preparing Contracts;
• Technical reporting;
• Acting as a client liaison, providing accurate and detailed information according to Solicitor’s directions;
• Creating and completing matters on PEXA;
• Booking in settlements;
• Calculating settlement figures and preparing cheque directions/payments/PEXA Destinations;
• Experience using PEXA and Leap (is preferred but not essential);
• Review of confidentiality agreements, and other simple agreements. Training and guidance will be provided by the legal team;
• Preparing for settlement, mostly via PEXA, but on occasion liaising with settlement agents;
• Liaising with clients and providing regular, professional communication and updates.

Requirements:

• Experience in Queensland and Victorian conveyancing matters will be viewed favourably;
• Experience in managing conveyancing files in NSW, both for sales and purchases;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Exposure to working in chambers;
• Demonstrated success in a similar role;
• Knowledge of Smokeball practice-management software is preferred, but not essential;
• Preparing and amending documents and briefs for the legal team using Microsoft Office and Open Practice software; and;
• Proficient computer skills;
• Relevant tertiary qualifications;
• Acting as a client liaison, providing accurate and detailed information according to Solicitor’s directions;
• Sound time management skills;
• Ability to effectively and calmly manage and meet conflicting priorities;
• Advanced communication skills – dealing with clients, banks/lenders, and other law firms and conveyancers;
• A self-starter with the ability and desire to manage the demanding needs of a busy team;
• Keen interest in expanding skills in paralegal support and potentially legal training.