Our Firm
de Groots wills and estate lawyers is a specialist law firm with offices located in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. We specialise in the field of wills and estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation. By focusing exclusively on this area of law, we have built a great breadth of expertise, and a reputation for consistently achieving results for our clients.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join the de Groots team in our Sydney office.
This is a full time role and a fantastic opportunity for career growth as a Paralegal in the specialised areas of Estate Planning, Administration and Litigation.
While based in the Sydney team, you will also work closely with our Brisbane and Melbourne Lawyers, Paralegals and Secretaries on interesting and complex matters.
Our focus on continual professional development will see you invited to our weekly CLE sessions as well as planning and scoping meetings with the Lawyers.
Your role will interact with a range of internal and external clients and will suit a person with the following attributes:
- Reliable
- Accountable
- Willingness to learn
- Good communicator
- Committed to providing an excellent level of service
- Flexible and able to work under pressure
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Proactive
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing paralegal support in all client matters
- Preparation of standard and non-standard correspondence
- Liaising with clients and key stakeholders
- Prioritising and escalating queries
- Participating in client conferences with Counsel
- Assisting with financials and billing on matters
- Preparation of briefs to Counsel, Tax Advisors, Forensic Accountants and other experts
- Scheduling key dates and appointments
- Other duties to support the team
Your skills and experience:
To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:
- Previous experience in Wills and Estates and Conveyancing
- Two years experience as a Paralegal
- Strong attention to detail for drafting correspondence and documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Knowledge of Mattersphere and or Aderant will be an advantage but not a necessity.
Please apply with a covering letter and resume to Ingrid Kemp, Human Resource Manager. For more information, please contact Ingrid Kemp on (07) 3221 9744