Paralegal - Real Estate Group

Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.

McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on big matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.

We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.

Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.

The Role

McCullough Robertson’s Real Estate Group is widely recognised for combining deep industry insight, technical excellence, and commercial innovation to achieve exceptional outcomes for clients.

As a Paralegal within our Real Estate Group based at our Sydney office, you will play an integral role in supporting our lawyers across a wide range of property matters.

Reporting to the Senior Licenced Conveyancer, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the property team with end-to-end file management, from initial instructions through to
  post-settlement matters.
• Preparing and drafting correspondence, contracts for sale of land, settlement figures, and other legal
  documentation.
• Managing and maintaining client files and correspondence throughout the conveyancing process
  including accurate data entry and document organisation.
• Liaising with clients, real estate agents, lenders, solicitors, and brokers to coordinate smooth
  transactions.
• Using PEXA to manage workflow, input data, and facilitate electronic settlements and lodgments.
• Undertaking and reviewing property searches, land title checks and other relevant documentation for
  due diligence purposes. 

Experience

As the successful candidate, you will have at least one year of experience in a legal assistant / legal office administration role. You will also have the following:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing tasks with confidence.
• A proactive mindset, willingness to learn and strong sense of accountability.
• Calm under pressure and are quick to adapt when things change unexpectedly.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong telephone manner to build positive and engaging relationships with clients and colleagues.
• A desire to contribute to a workplace that values support, collaboration, and continuous growth.
• Friendly, confident approach and enjoy being part of a team-oriented, client-focused environment.

Benefits

At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.

We offer the following benefits for our employees:

• Extensive on the job training and mentoring by the Senior Licenced Conveyancer as well as the
  broader team;
• Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and
  inclusion;
• Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities
  throughout your whole career;
• Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well as coaching and leadership support;
• Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and
  sporting committees; and
• End-of-trip facilities.

Inclusion and Diversity

We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where our
employees want to come to work.

Our commitment is to create an accessible and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a
difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career
at McCullough Robertson. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our
values.

An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly – Diversity
Law Firm of the Year.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button and submit your application online.

Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.

We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive
environment for all employees.