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Massons is an award winning specialist commercial property law firm, dedicated to delivering a premium service . We have an enviable clientele and an outstanding reputation for being experts in our field.  

 

Job Description 

 

An opportunity has become available for a bookkeeper / financial administrative assistant to join our Sydney CBD based firm 1 day per week.   A split day arrangement (eg 2 x half days) will be considered for the right applicant.  The nature of your role will require you to be present in our state-of-the-art office located at 185 Clarence Street, Sydney during your working days working alongside our lawyers and administrative team. 

 

This position will suit a smart, friendly, reliable and committed person who has accurate  data entry and bookkeeping skills and a “can-do” attitude.  

 

To be considered for this role, you will: 

• have demonstrated experience and training in all basic accounting functions 

• have a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail 

• be proficient in the use of Xero, LEAP and MS Office suite 

• be able to act with sensitivity, discretion and complete confidentiality as required 

• enjoy working collegiately as a key part of a hard-working team 

 

Duties will depend on what is achievable in 1 day per week, but will ideally include: 

• reconciliation of office accounts and company credit cards 

• processing employee expense claims 

• payroll and superannuation payments 

• assisting our external accountants with BAS & IAS preparation 

• liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding any accounting issues 

• assisting with invoicing queries and anomalies 

 

There is no trust accounting work required in this role. 

 

Massons considers that diversity is the path to an evolved legal practice. We encourage applications from all cultural and academic backgrounds and invite applicants to identify any aspects of their cultural or personal background (eg indigenous, refugee, rural etc) and any academic, community or social engagement or interests (eg sport, the arts, volunteering, passions or social causes) which they believe would contribute positively to the quality of cross-thought and ideation within our firm. 

 

How to apply 

 

Please email your cover letter and CV to Sarah Lim: property@massons.com   

 

Location: Sydney CBD

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-site 

 

About Us 

 

Massons is an award winning specialist commercial property law firm, dedicated to delivering a premium service . We have an enviable clientele and an outstanding reputation for being experts in our field.    

 

About the Role 

 

This role is a fantastic opportunity to start a career as a junior Paralegal in a fast-paced award winning law firm specialising in commercial property law.  This is a permanent full time role with on the job training, best suited to an enthusiastic person looking for professional satisfaction working in a collaborative and supportive team for a premium client base. 

If successful, you would be working alongside our lawyers and administrative team in our state-of-the-art offices located at 185 Clarence Street, Sydney.  

Please note that law students will not be considered for this role, as the role is for a candidate seeking a longterm career as a Paralegal. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

• Assisting the legal team with preparation and management of legal documents for commercial property transactions, including contracts for sale, leases, and settlements 

• Conducting title and property searches, due diligence, and e-conveyancing using PEXA and other relevant platforms 

• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors, and external stakeholders throughout the transaction process 

• Supporting solicitors with file management, matter progression, and client communications 

• Managing deadlines and tracking critical dates 

• Assisting with general administrative tasks and office procedures as required 

 

What we are looking for in a candidate 

 

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and attention to detail and must be self-motivated and enthusiastic. The candidate must be comfortable taking on a large workload in a busy practice, working under time pressure and dealing with sensitive matters. The role requires excellent drafting skills and written expression.  

 

Skills and qualifications 

 

On the job training within a supportive team will be provided. Prior law firm experience is not a pre-requisite although applicants with legal or administrative office skills or experience (or relevant tertiary qualifications) will be favourably considered, including:  

• proficiency in PEXA, LEAP, Teams or Microsoft Office Suite 

• Certificate IV in Legal Services, Diploma of Paralegal Studies or similar  

 

Benefits 

 

• Permanent full-time position with long-term stability 

• Friendly and experienced legal team and accessible partners 

• State-of-the-art offices in Sydney CBD close to transport 

• Work-life balance and a down-to-earth workplace culture 

• Equal parental leave for all genders 

• Learning and development opportunities (internal and external) 

• Regular health and well-being initiatives 

 

Massons considers that diversity is the path to an evolved legal practice. We encourage applications from all cultural and academic backgrounds and invite applicants to identify any aspects of their cultural or personal background (eg indigenous, refugee, rural etc) and any academic, community or social engagement or interests (eg sport, the arts, volunteering, passions or social causes) which they believe would contribute positively to the quality of cross-thought and ideation within our firm. 

 

How to apply  

 

Please email your cover letter, academic transcripts and CV to Sarah Lim: property@massons.com 

Please note that Massons has not engaged an agency to assist with recruitment for this position. Massons is accepting direct candidate applications only and will not accept candidate profiles or resumes that are sent to partners or employees directly as an introduction. 

Massons is looking for highly intelligent and driven paralegals to join the paralegal pool at our commercial property specialist firm. Reporting to the partners and lawyers, our paralegals work on a wide range of premium commercial property matters, providing both legal and administrative support. 

 

Job description  

 

The position is based in the Sydney CBD and we will provide training for the role. 

We are looking to employ casual paralegals to be part of the paralegal pool, initially for a 6 month period, and to work during that time on an “as needed” basis. Generally, most paralegals will work with us 1 or 2 days per week, depending on our lawyers’ need for support and their university commitments. We will run a formal recruitment process once each year to refresh and extend the available pool of talented paralegals. Some of our paralegals stay with us beyond the 6 month initial employment period. 

You should be aware that Massons has a history of employing graduates straight from its paralegal pool, which has the advantage of our graduates being advanced in their legal knowledge and skills, even before they complete their final practical legal training component of study and are admitted as lawyers. Whilst many paralegals leave us to pursue different careers, we are very proud of the current lawyers who have started with us as part of the paralegal pool. 

 

Criteria  

 

To be considered for this role, you will be technically savvy, motivated and a team player. You will care about our lawyers and clients and the outcomes they are seeking to achieve. We are looking for employees who we can invest in to become excellent lawyers, and who ideally want to develop a career as part of our team. Previous experience as a paralegal is not required, though will be preferred. You must be a current law student to apply for this role. 

Ideally you will: 

• be in your 2nd or final year as a law student (but we will consider stand-out applications from other years) 

• have a minimum distinction average 

• be available for at least 2 full days work per week (except during exam periods) 

• have strong attention to detail 

• have the ability to manage a large workload under pressure, prioritise and deliver work with a high level of accuracy 

• have maturity and common-sense 

• have advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel 

• a positive attitude and sense of humour 

Massons considers that diversity is the path to an evolved legal practice. We encourage applications from law students of all cultural and academic backgrounds and invite applicants to identify any aspects of their cultural or personal background (eg indigenous, refugee, rural etc) and any academic, community or social engagement or interests (eg sport, the arts, volunteering, passions or social causes) which they believe would contribute positively to the quality of cross-thought and ideation within our firm. 

 

What can we offer you? 

 

Massons is an independent, premium law firm specialising exclusively in Australian commercial property law. Led by Jodie Masson, Leisha de Aboitiz and Alex Ho, Massons has a high profile within the real estate industry and a sophisticated client base built on long-term relationships. 

 

Selection 

 

Candidates will be assessed and selected based on: 

• a formal written application (your application must include a cover letter or email addressing the above criteria, resume and academic transcript); and 

• a group breakfast interview session for shortlisted candidates held 7:30am to 9:00am on 7 August 2025 at our offices at Level 1, 185 Clarence Street. 

Offers will be made promptly following the interview. 

 

How to apply  

 

Please send your application to Sarah Lim at property@massons.com by 25 July 2025 in order to be considered for the next paralegal intake commencing work on or about 25 August 2025. 

 

Successful collaboration with clients requires a healthy, positive and engaged team.

Massons understands that this requires an active, healthy and safe work environment with ongoing learning opportunities, including:

• sponsored lunchtime sport and activities (eg futsal or netball, JP Morgan Challenge)
• annual alumni events
• bi-annual off-site planning days
• one on one annual training module for all new graduates
• monthly internal training on legal and commercial skills
• external inter-firm training on other specialist areas
• external training on leadership and professional development
• mental health first aid
• participation in industry events and conferences for lawyers of all levels (eg PFA, PCA, ACSL, REINSW)