Paralegal - Casual

The firm 

Hamilton Locke, Australia’s fastest growing law firm, evolving the traditional approach to corporate and commercial legal services. We are constantly removing the layers of bureaucracy, reacting quickly to change, providing exceptional service, and finding creative solutions to deliver smart advice.

We have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle and Auckland, with our clients located across Australia, New Zealand and Internationally.

We have built a people-centric business from day one, bringing together top talent from across the globe. We are driven by maximising the ‘people experience’ – PX and creating a vibrant culture. We believe a strong PX drives the best possible ‘client experience’ – CX and therefore we strive to create a work environment focused on learning, teamwork and collaboration, underpinned by a values-based leadership model.

By making use of modern systems and technology, our team is freed up from bureaucracy and administration to really focus on doing what they do best – solving complex client problems. We have invested in state-of-the art systems to automate, offshore, process map and outsource to deliver the most efficient and effective service for our clients.

The role

We are looking for part time (casual) Paralegals to join our rapidly growing Newcastle team. As a Paralegal you will work closely within our industry leading Construction and Projects team. You will be involved in various administration and legal tasks including conducting research, drafting memos or advices, conducting due diligence and preparing briefs for counsel. 

About you

We’re looking for someone who:

• is currently undertaking a law degree;
• wants to join a supportive, high performing team culture;
• values being part of a team, takes initiative, accepts responsibility for solving problems and delivering outcomes;
• is a curious, life-long learner who is open to change, try new things and wants to develop, not just as a professional, but as a person; and
• is proactive, has a strong attention to detail and excellent communication and team work skills.
• Previous legal administration experience is highly regarded, but not essential.

What’s in it for you 

• Be mentored by leading practitioners in a supportive environment, with access to quality work, great clients and professional development opportunities. 
• A fun, collaborative and high-performing team environment with regular social events, training days and team retreats. 
• Flexible working arrangements. 

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information.

For more information on Hamilton Locke, please visit https://hamiltonlocke.com.au/ or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency submissions

HPX Group does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and HPX Group will not be liable for a fee.

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