Paralegal - With Growth Opportunities - Part-Time

The Firm

A start-up boutique Law Firm on the Northern Beaches (NSW), with a special interest in Estate Planning, Family Law & Litigation.  

The firm has been recognised in numerous industry awards for excellence including the annual Lawyers Weekly Awards and Partner of the Year (Wills & Estates).

You

We are seeking a paralegal to join our boutique start up law firm.  

We are looking for someone ideally on a part-time basis (e.g 1-2 days per week, this is flexible to suit your schedule) who enjoys working in a small and friendly team. 

This would suit a University Student currently completing their law degree. 

To be considered you will have: 

• an interest in Succession Law, Wills & Estates and Litigation;
• prior legal experience is not essential;
• excellent writing skills;
• proven research skills on legal databases and publications;
• a high level of attention to detail and accuracy;
• intermediate to advanced MS Office skills;
• excellent time management and organisational skills;
• has a willingness to learn and has the ability to demonstrate initiative and is enthusiastic;
• experience with LEAP and/or PEXA would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Some of the duties you may expect to be tasked with are:

• Greeting clients and ensuring a welcoming environment
• Answering incoming calls and handling client enquiries
• Arranging conferences and general diary management
• Email management and responding to enquiries under supervision
• Drafting tax invoices 
• Following up outstanding payments
• Providing administrative support to Solicitors
• Assisting in the preparation of legal documents under supervision 
• Attending to filing of court documents, applications and extensions online under supervision 
• Assisting in opening and closing legal files
• Safe custody management under supervision  
• Attending to other general office duties including filing, photocopying, scanning, archiving, collecting and posting mail
• Opportunity for advancement for the right candidate
• On the job training will be provided to the right candidate

Please submit your application through SEEK. Please include a covering letter outlining your experience and interest in this position as well as a copy of your resume.

All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used solely for recruitment purposes. Due to the high number of responses that we receive, we are only able to respond to successful applicants.

Please note we will not be accepting applications from agencies at this stage.