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Form of work6 month temp assignment for an experienced Property Paralegal with PEXA experience | Sydney CBD location / WFH
Your new company
This local government body is committed to building socially sustainable communities that support a more inclusive city that is more connected, liveable and engaged.
Your new role
This is a full-time temporary assignment which is anticipated to run for approximately 6 months. Reporting to a Principal Lawyer, you will provide legal support and matter management for the Property and Projects business unit within the Council's Legal Services division, on a range of property and local government matters, as well as general legal and policy issues.
Duties will include:- preparing dealings for lodgement and managing the registration process on PEXA in accordance with all applicable rules and the Council's procedures, while maintaining an organised filing system for dealings;
- preparing and drafting covenants and restrictions in relation to property matters;
- preparing draft deeds and agreements for review by the solicitors in the team;
- undertaking legal research.
What you'll need to succeed
You will have tertiary qualifications in legal studies with demonstrated experience in law or legal practice. You will have previous experience in property law matters, including experience and knowledge of PEXA transactions. Also required is a high level of written and oral communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work autonomously while managing workloads and supporting a team.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with experience in property law and PEXA transactions to gain experience in an in-house environment within the public sector. You will be involved in high-quality work while having the opportunity to learn from really experienced lawyers within an inclusive environment.
This is a full-time role that will require the successful applicant to work 5 days a week, with an opportunity to work at least 2 days a week from home.What you need to do now
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
