Paralegal (Banking & Finance)

Corrs; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing program

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro bono & sustainability

Training & scholarships

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, seeks an experienced paralegal in Melbourne to support high-volume settlements, presale reviews and document preparation in the Banking & Finance team.

The ideal candidate will have property-related experience in a law firm or conveyancing company and not be a current student or recent graduate. Corrs offers a supportive culture with flexible working and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of property-related or legal administration experience in a law firm or conveyancing company.
• Solid understanding of the conveyancing process, including parties and documentation responsibilities.
• Strong problem solving, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review Title, ASIC & PPSR searches.
• Prepare or review PPSR releases.
• Prepare mortgages and settlement checklists.
• Open, maintain and problem-solve PEXA workspaces.
• Conduct multi-jurisdictional refinances, advances and discharges settlements.
• Attendances with external paper settlements when required.
• Review and report on subdivisions (NICO, landswaps, consolidations, Section 32A plans).
• Review and report on Section 173 agreements.
• Conduct and report on presale reviews.
• Prepare fee estimates.
• Prepare internal and external correspondence.
• Undertake general administrative tasks.

Skills

Property/Conveyancing knowledge

Paralegal experience

Time management

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm.

The Melbourne Banking & Finance team are seeking an experienced paralegal to assist with high-volume settlements, presale reviews and document preparation.

We are seeking a candidate who will have property-related experience in a law firm or conveyancing company.
Please note this role will not be open to legal students or those who have just completed a legal degree at this time.

At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition - at every stage of your career.

Key responsibilities

• Obtaining and reviewing Title, ASIC & PPSR searches;
• Preparing or review of PPSR releases;
• Preparing mortgages and settlement checklists;
• Opening, maintaining and problem-solving PEXA workspaces;
• Conducting multi-jurisdictional refinances, advance and discharge settlements;
• Attendances with paper settlements (external) if and when required;
• Reviewing and reporting on Subdivisions (NICO, landswaps, consolidations, Section 32A plans);
• Reviewing and reporting on Section 173 agreements;
• Conducting and reporting on presale reviews;
• Preparing fee estimates;
• Preparing internal and external correspondence;
• Undertaking general administrative tasks.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• At least 3 years property related or legal administration experience in a law firm or conveyancing company
• Solid understanding of the conveyancing procedure, including parties involved and responsibility for documentation, attendances and funds
• Problem solving, communication and organisational skills;
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise competing tasks under pressure
• Advanced knowledge and experience of Outlook, Word and Excel.

About us:

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

Corrs’ culture is characterised by our values of excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a supportive and inclusive workplace, and we are focused on creating opportunities for our people and supporting a diverse workforce.

• Flexible working as standard – we have established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
• Bonus leave – we provide an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total)
• Parental leave – we offer 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months)
• Wellbeing program – we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
• Diversity and Inclusion – we set meaningful goals and take action to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
• Responsible business approach – we have an active pro bono and community engagement program and we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
• Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, a national training program and mentoring initiative.

For more information, see our website