Paralegal - General Counsel Office

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We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to shape the future with confidence.

What's in it for you?

We are looking for a paralegal to join the Litigation Practice Group of the General Counsel’s Office to assist the team with a range of matters and tasks.  

Some of your key responsibilities 

• Assist legal counsels with a range of matters including response to requests for documents, document review and bundle collation, brief preparation, liaising with external counsel, preparing draft correspondence, liaising with internal stakeholders, mediation and trial preparation, attending witness interviews and performing legal research.
• Support the General Counsel in the preparation of legal spend analysis, matter reporting, coordinating the GCO Legal Community Site updates and regular refresh and other special projects as required from time to time
• Management of GCO’s document preservation processes, management of the EY deed safe and otherwise supporting the GCO team to ensure that the team’s internal processes run smoothly. 

What we’re looking for 

• Ideally, a law degree or be studying towards a law degree.
• Experience in a paralegal role will be highly regarded. 
• Highly developed communication skills.
• The ability to work autonomously, and to escalate when required.
• The ability to be a creative thinker and pragmatic problem solver.
• A passion and drive to make a valuable contribution to the team.
• A flexible, proactive approach, and an optimistic outlook.

What we can offer you

•  Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
•  Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/au/flexibility
•  Learn about our commitment to DE&I at https://www.ey.com/en_au/careers/diversity-equity-inclusiveness
•  Understand how our benefits can support you, including 26 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave www.ey.com/au/benefits 

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at www.ey.com/au/reconciliation

Apply now… we’re over 9,000 perspectives in Australia and we’re ready to welcome yours. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We hold a collective commitment to continue to drive an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging — where people are inspired to team and lead inclusively in their interactions every day. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all.

We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at  contactrecruitment@au.ey.com . Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.