Paralegal

• Drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents for clients
  
• Assisting the Firm s clients in resolving contractual disputes
  
• Managing the Firm s litigation matters
  
• Identifying appropriate regulatory requirements for businesses and assessing their level of compliance
  
• Identifying areas of risk in business operations and taking steps to safeguard client interests
  
• Managing the lodgement of court documents
  
• Counselling clients with respect to corporate structures and business franchising
  
• Determining appropriate licensing requirements for businesses and assisting in their procurement
  
• Handling matters of general commercial and property law
  
• Monitoring the work of paralegal and administrative staff
  
• Assisting the Firm in recruitment efforts
  
• Preparing bills of costs and undertaking other accounting practices
  

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in law with the excellent academic record
  
• One to five years experience in commercial law is preferred; however, exceptional candidates with shorter experience will be considered
  
• Strong well-rounded technical knowledge and experience in various areas of commercial law will be highly regarded
  
• A passion for legal research and pursuing excellence at work
  
• Experience in commercial litigation will be highly regarded
  
• Working knowledge of popular legal research database solutions such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
  
• Exemplary organisation and time management skills
  
• Strong commercial/business acumen
  
• A passion for a career in commercial law
  

Benefits

The remuneration package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of other incentives, including:

• Sponsorship and support in pursuing professional accreditations
  
• Opportunity to work on high profile litigation matters
  
• Rapid career progression
  
• Quarterly performance driven bonus
  
• Expense allowance and daily provision of refreshments
  
• A prime city office location
  

The position would suit someone who thrives in an enterprising and challenging work environment. Furthermore, the abilities to work to stringent deadlines and perform well under pressure are integral to the role. The Firm s work culture offers rapid career progression with additional incentives to reward high performance.