Paralegal

Full job description
TG Legal + Technology is a Thomson Geer company specialising in delivering quality streamlined services and advice to clients with high volume legal needs. As a part of a major Australian law firm, our services are available nation-wide with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients their business success is our priority. This focus on client value and our great people is a key reason for our success.


The role |

We are currently looking for an intelligent and enthusiastic full-time or part time (to work 4 or 5 days per week) Paralegal to join our Sydney office. In this role you will provide both accurate and timely support to the Retirement Villages, Aged Care and Senior Living Team. You will be a client orientated individual with a can-do attitude, process driven, willing to learn new technology and have excellent communication skills. This role would suit a legal secretary looking for a change or a career paralegal.


Day to day this role could be |
Receiving instructions to progress matters
Actioning tasks according to their set timeline
Recording and filing of documents
Running files to meet client service level requirements and protect our clients' interests on all matters
Telephone calls and general correspondence with clients, and third parties to progress the files
Regular follow ups of documents, financial status, estate, etc.
Identifying complex, sensitive and high risk matters and escalating them to a Lawyer
Administrative duties associated with running your files

Ideally you have |
Demonstrated ability to use technology and follow procedures/process
Strong organisational skills to manage a large number of files at a time and meet deadlines
Great interpersonal skills to liaise with clients , and internal staff
Willingness to learn
A team player, willing to help others when necessary
Accuracy and attention to detail

What we offer |

As a major corporate commercial firm we pose an opportunity to work with a strong and established client base, and a variety of benefits including: interesting and challenging pro-bono opportunities, flexible working, 26 weeks parental leave, flu vaccinations and skin checks annually, study assistance, sophisticated employee assistance program, daily breakfast, corporate discounts, variety of social activities including EOFY and end of year functions, sporting teams and much more.

We have a collaborative approach to all we do, based fundamentally on openness, transparency, respect and accountability to get the best outcome for our clients and make sure our team are taken care of.


What you need to do |

If this sounds like the role for you please submit your application via the "Apply" link below or reach out to hr@tglaw.com.au for a confidential conversation.