Paralegal - Banking & Finance (3 - 5 years experience)

Elliott May Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott May Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking a Paralegal with 3 to 5 years of banking and finance experience to join our Milton practice. You will work closely with experienced lawyers handling mortgage-related transactions through PEXA, including signing and certifying mortgage and discharge instruments.

In this role you will support a broad range of banking, finance and commercial matters, with increasing responsibility and autonomy as you develop.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years banking and finance experience
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, transactional environment
• Strong organisational and time-management skills

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and reviewing searches of all persons, properties and corporations involved in commercial loan transactions.
• Drafting all relevant security documents including mortgages, loan agreements, guarantees, charges and caveats.
• Liaising internally and with clients and external solicitors prior to and after the issuing of security documentation.
• Ensuring all security documents have been correctly executed prior to certification and funding.

Job description

Paralegal - Banking & Finance (3 - 5 years experience)

We are a banking and finance law firm that acts across all States and Territories providing proactive legal advice within our core practice areas of mortgage lending and enforcement. The team prides itself on a detail-oriented, client-focused approach within a fast-paced and professional environment.

Our offices are close to both Auchenflower and Milton train stations and within walking distance of the Park Rd precinct.

About the Role

We are seeking a Paralegal with banking and finance experience of 3 to 5 years to join our busy Milton practice.

This role involves working closely with experienced lawyers, primarily handling mortgage-related transactions through PEXA, including signing and certifying mortgage and discharge instruments.

You will also support a wider range of banking, finance, and commercial matters, with increasing responsibility and autonomy as you develop in the role.

Key Areas of Work

Obtaining and reviewing searches of all persons, properties and corporations involved in commercial loan transactions.

Drafting all relevant security documents including mortgages, loan agreements, guarantees, charges and caveats.

Liaising internally and with clients and external solicitors prior to and after the issuing of security documentation.

Ensuring all security documents have been correctly executed prior to certification and funding.

Why Join Us

Work directly with experienced practitioners and legal professionals.

Develop expertise in a niche banking and finance practice.

High level of responsibility and autonomy as you progress.

Exposure to fast-paced, transactional legal work.

Opportunity to build a strong technical skillset in lending and finance.

About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

3 - 5 years relevant experience.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work efficiently and proactively in a fast-paced, transactional environment.

Strong organisational and time management skills

This role offers a strong platform to develop specialist expertise in banking and finance law, with increasing responsibility and autonomy as your experience grows.