Law Clerk - Property & Developments

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Employee benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Legal People is seeking a talented Property & Development Law Clerk in Melbourne to grow their career within a respected CBD firm. You will work closely with Partners and Lawyers and support a team of Property Clerks, delivering essential commercial property services.

The role requires a minimum of five years’ experience in a law-firm setting, with development and PEXA experience highly valued. A competitive salary package and strong career development opportunities are on offer.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a similar law firm role.
• Experience in development including off-the-plan and high-rise projects.
• Excellent communication and client service focus.
• Ability to multi-task and manage differing priorities.
• Experience with PEXA platform.

Responsibilities

• Manage acquisition and sale of commercial and residential properties.
• Undertake property development work including off-the-plan and high-rise projects.
• Handle conveyancing, leasing, stamp duty and settlements.
• Record and bill time for chargeable matters.
• Manage files and general administration.

Skills

Property law experience

Client service

Multi-tasking

Drafting/writing

Attention to detail

PEXA experience

Communication skills

Tools

PEXA

Job description

It's all about you...

A great opportunity has become available for a talented and experienced Property & Development Law Clerk to grow and consolidate their career in a highly regarded and long standing Melbourne based Law Firm.

This is a great opportunity to join a firm that is recognised for adding value to their clients and to providing a positive team culture and a genuine work/life balance.

In this role you will be working closely with Partners, Lawyers and a close knit team of Property Law Clerks, where you will be responsible for providing commercial property law clerk related legal services.

Some of your duties will include, but not limited to:

• the acquisition and sale of properties, both commercial and residential
• property development work including off-the-plan and high rise apartments
• conveyancing, leasing, stamp duty and settlements
• record and bill time for chargeable matters
• manage and undertake PEXA related tasks
• manage files and general administration

Skills and experience we'd love:

• a minimum of five years previous experience in a similar role working in a law firm is essential
• experience in development, including off-the-plan, residential, commercial and apartments
• excellent communication skills and a strong client service focus
• the abilityto multi task and manage differing priorities
• experience with PEXA
• solid writing/drafting skills and excellent attention to detail

On offer:

On offer is an attractive salary packageplus fantastic employee benefits and career development opportunities.

Additional information

• Well established and highly regarded CBD Law Firm
• Join a friendly, supportive and collaborative Commercial Property team
• Excellent salary package and benefits.