Conveyancing Paralegal

Assistant Conveyancing Paralegal

Finch Legal

Toowoomba, Toowoomba & Darling Downs QLD

Law Clerks & Paralegals (Legal)

Full time

$55k- $65k - commensurate to role experience

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The Role

An outstanding opportunity exists for a highly motivated and experienced Conveyancing Paralegal to join our team.  Our practice covers a broad range of practice areas encompassing Property and Estate Law and will require you to operate within strict time constraints while managing competing priorities.

As a paralegal you will be required to provide support to our Solicitors and take delegation from them in these matters, however you will also be required to independently manage your own task list. You will be expected to use your own initiative in forward thinking and problem solving to ensure that all matters are progressed in a timely manner.

Our Team

We are a small but fast-growing firm hoping to find an openminded and positive individual to join our team. At Finch Legal we pride ourselves on providing a ‘different’ paralegal experience with mental health and a positive work/life balance a key focal point for our management team. We understand that everyone has personal commitments, and we work where we can to make accommodations and provide flexibility for our employees.

A strong emphasis is placed on working as a team and accordingly we take any opportunity that we can to build our trust and confidence in each other with regular team meetings, lunches and quarterly team building events scheduled. 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Preparing documentation on residential and commercial matters on instruction from both the principal solicitor and directly from clients;
• Participation in business development and growth initiatives for the firm;
• Assisted management of some residential conveyancing matters, including off the plan purchases and sales;
• Client, bank/broker, agent and other legal representative interaction

Rewards and Benefits

The role offers the chance to work in a dynamic and highly reputable team.  In addition to reasonable working hours, the successful applicant will have access to many benefits offered by the firm including:

• Mentoring through working closely with our experienced Solicitors;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• Access to latest technology;
• Team building and social events;
• Flexibility to accommodate personal commitments.

Requirements

The successful applicant will ideally possess:

• 2 years minimum residential conveyancing;
• Experience in operating PEXA;
• A practical approach, with a willingness to learn and adapt our office processes;
• An ability to work independently and cohesively with our team;
• A willingness to build relationships and be client focused;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
• Strong time management and organisational skill;
• Ability to effectively manage competing and changing priorities, can work under extreme pressure and to due dates;
• A strong attention to detail and an eye for accuracy;
• Have a fantastic sense of humour and can-do attitude;
• Ability to manage electronic files; and
• Good presentation and telephone manner.

Please note: a criminal history will need to be provided for this position.

Applications closing 26 April 2024.