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Form of workAt Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role:
We are seeking a paralegal to join our Employment Team in our Melbourne office, working a minimum of 4 days per week. The role is office based and would suit a candidate with at least 2 years left on their law degree. You will be responsible for:
- Undertaking research based tasks and report findings and research
- Producing legal work with a commercial view and pragmatic approach
- Having a good understanding of the law in the practice group you are working in
- Keeping up to date with changes in the law and relevant business context
- Completing all allocated work diligently and within the specified timeframe
- Answering all phone calls promptly, take accurate messages and pass messages on to the relevant person immediately
- Managing authors' calendars ensuring they are attending meetings and appointments and update our CRM software, InterAction, where appropriate including helping ensure they are prepared for attendance at those meetings
- Ensuring electronic and physical filing is undertaken on a daily basis for all authors
- Opening and closing matters within 24 hours of receiving instructions ensuring you adhere to CBP's relevant policy and including where necessary creating the physical file
- Recording time promptly, accurately in Elite 3E for yourself and any authors in the team
- Billing (Software Elite 3E)
- Where required uploading bills to third party electronic billing systems and perform bill status enquiries in these systems
- Performing matter enquiries and be able to update authors on fee and disbursement WIP and invoice paid statuses
- Preparing cost agreements for all new matters where required and file digitally within Elite 3E; preparing updated costs agreements on a yearly basis for continuing clients
- Contributing to practice group publications and articles
- Strong academic transcript
- Performing your responsibilities honestly and to a professional standard at all times
- Having a lawful right to work in Australia
- Excellent client service
- High attention to detail and an eye for detail
- Exceptional communication skills, including interpersonal and written
- Strong research and problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure, respond promptly and effectively to clients
- Knowledge and experience of Microsoft products and iManage (document management system)
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
How to apply:
Applications should include your resume, current academic transcript and a covering letter which explains your interest and suitability for the role.
We look forward to receiving your application!
