Highlights: - First year law students encouraged to apply; - Fits in with Uni (work 1 day a week during exams); and - Lots of training to help you grow!
WHY APPLY
Many of our paralegals have told us it’s important to have a job like this before you graduate! We encourage first and second year students to apply! This roles does not require completing special subjects at university.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
A brilliant organiser for our Estate Planning team to work part-time two days a week.
You are someone who loves lists. You love processes and systems. And if one does not exist, you create your own and everyone asks “Why didn’t we do that earlier?”
Together we will make a difference to how estate planning services are delivered. We constantly ask, “How do we make it better? What else can we do, to deliver a better client experience?” If this resonates with you, then you should apply - because you’re more than likely to thrive here.
TELL ME MORE ABOUT WHAT'S INVOLVED!
1. You'll be conducting estate planning files from beginning to end. This means helping us guide clients from the beginning of their legal question to the right answer. Your day to day includes interacting with clients, drafting basic letters and documents, coordinating meetings and ultimately making sure the clients have a great experience. And that does include some light cleaning duties.
2. Completing our comprehensive training for new team members within a four week period. Applying your newly learned knowledge to our documents and processes to deliver work with high levels of detail.
3. Identifying and creating improvements within our business. No task, system or process is too big or small for improvements. You know we can do better and you will solve the equation so we can unlock our ability to deliver better outcomes for our clients, team and the firm.
SKILLS
You must have a typing speed of at least 58 wpm.
TESTIMONIAL FROM JERALDINE
Working at YHC Lawyers has given me the opportunity to have hands-on legal experience. For example, I have been afforded the opportunity to have client interactions and draft legal documents. Shen and Loan also truly take an interest in the career development of their team so the mentoring I have received from them has also been invaluable. I could not have asked for a better experience. - Jeraldine Mow
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RECRUITMENT DATES
Applications open: 27 March 2024
Applications close: 5.00PM 26 April 2024
AVAILABILITY & COMMENCEMENT
Two days a week and the option to drop to one day a week during exams.
The role and training starts as soon as possible, or at the end of Semester 1, 2024 university exams. You can decide. We will work with you to determine the actual start date.
You need to be able to work in a full-time capacity in your first four weeks in order to complete your training. You are paid during training (it is not a trial). After training, your regular part-time schedule applies.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian work visa or be an Australian citizen.
HOW TO APPLY
1.Email your application to recruitment@yhclawyers.com.au. If this job has been re-posted on another website, the email will not appear. Please visit our website for details;
2.The subject heading of your email must include “Paralegal” e.g. “Application for Junior Paralegal Admin Assistant”; and
3.You must provide your CV, cover letter and copy of academic transcript. The documents must be in PDF format and attached as three separate attachments. Google Docs and Microsoft Word will allow you to convert your documents to PDF. Use Google to find other ideas if you get stuck.
If you do not have a university transcript because you are in your first year first semester, please submit your high school transcript (for Queensland students it's your Senior Statement from QCAA).
Unofficial academic transcripts will be accepted for applications. Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts.
Applications which do not meet the above criteria, will not be considered.
Applications will be read by Mr Shen Chow.
TESTIMONIAL FROM ARIANE
Working at YHC Lawyers as a paralegal has been an invaluable experience and a great start to my legal career. It has allowed me to develop a close relationship with directors and has given me a strong insight into my future responsibilities as a lawyer.
Shen and Loan ensure you are given detailed training which will be very useful throughout your future career. They allow you to have a hands on, client facing experience. They take their time to understand your future direction and help guide and provide future career advice.
They are flexible with your studies and will help you in any way they can. The friendly work environment at YHC Lawyers allows you to grow your skills in a comfortable and open environment. Overall I am extremely grateful to have worked here, and regardless of where my future career takes me I know I can always turn to Shen and Loan for advice. - Ariane Hogno