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SalaryReady to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Paralegal (property) to join our team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
We are open to applicants based anywhere in NSW to work in a hybrid approach, if one is willing to travel into Parramatta as required.
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary Range starting from $92,081 + 11% Super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
- Provide administrative support to the Legal Counsel Property including document preparation, records management and drafting communications including emails.
- Ordering and analysing property searches as directed by the Legal Counsel Property or the WaterNSW Property team.
- Assist in the lodgement of documents with the NSW Land Registry, such as for the transfer of title and registration of instruments such as leases.
- Maintaining various property related databases, including the title search database.
- Assist in the maintenance of the property precedents.
- Assisting in the opening, maintaining, updating and closing of files within the legal practice management system (LMS).
- Assist in the drafting and review of a range of real property instruments under the direction of the Legal Counsel Property.
- Relevant degree in law, business, etc or experience equivalent
- Previous work experience in a law firm or in-house legal team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the legal and regulatory property framework, including the Conveyancing Act 1919 and the Real Property Act 1900.
- Understanding of the role of lawyers
- Knowledge of legal concepts in property law
- Experience in legal research and writing
- Ability to prioritise workload
At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities
More about our team/ culture:
We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
Who is WaterNSW?
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For more information, please reach out to: Talent Acquisition Partner Azmine Amer at azmine.amer@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on 08 March 2024. Please scroll to the bottom of the page to access the application form.
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