Description:
Dispute Resolution | Sydney, Melbourne- Permanent full time role
- Suited to a career Paralegal
- Melbourne or Sydney location
- Hybrid working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits
About the role and team
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our high performing Smarter Recovery Solutions practice. The Smarter Recovery Solutions team is a specialised team in our Dispute Resolution team who act for a large number of clients and manage a high volume practice providing advice and solutions in relation to debt recovery.
We are seeking a full-time and experienced Paralegal to work with our busy team in managing their own debt recovery files (with supervision). The successful candidate will need to be familiar with court processes and documents, have good practice management skills including managing their own billable time. This is exciting role will have direct contact with our clients and will be highly motivated, organised and efficient and work cohesively with our great team.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- 3+ years’ experience as a paralegal (managing files end to end);
- experience in court processes and procedures;
- experience in bankruptcy and winding up applications (ideal but not essential);
- highly organised and ability to prioritise competing tasks;
- strong attention to detail; and
- clear and concise communication skills (written and verbal).
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at kim.chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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