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.