MinterEllison is one of Australia's largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.
We are known for our legal and consulting expertise, and for our inclusive and authentic character.
Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people, and communities.
This means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people, and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.
We value excellence, curiosity, and collaboration.
Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.
Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.
Due to winning an exciting new client, we are looking to recruit two permanent full-time leasing paralegals in Melbourne and either Sydney or Canberra, who can manage high volume and high-quality leasing work.
About the Role
In this role, you will manage your own files and prepare, negotiate, and progress clients' leases.
You will deal directly with clients and negotiate with our clients' tenants and their lawyers.
You will work alongside Partner Jakob Paartalu and his team, however, there will also be close contact with other leading lawyers working in the broader national team.
What You Need
* Previous leasing experience in a busy, high-volume role
* An ability to work as part of a team, sharing files and ideas as appropriate
* Exceptional client service skills and responsiveness
* A keen eye for detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high-quality work
* An interest in contributing to process improvement and systems
* The initiative and drive to take ownership of your matters and client portfolios
* A proactive approach and positive attitude
About Our Team
The Sydney Real Estate team is led by partners Jakob Paartalu, Julie Purbrick, Alice Langham, Rachel McNaught, David McElhone, Joanne Moore, and Owen Kiely.
The team offers a comprehensive range of property-related legal services for developers, investors, owners, landlords, property funds managers, listed property trusts, and government.
Our clients are sophisticated and savvy, ranging from major institutional property investors, developers, landlords, and tenants on all aspects of commercial, industrial, retail, and residential property including capital transactions (acquisitions and disposals), large-scale developments, major projects, and leasing.
Please note - this role will suit a career paralegal.