Paralegal - General Counsel Office

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Paralegal – General Counsel Office

The opportunity 

As our paralegal supporting the Litigation Practice Group of the General Counsel’s Office, you’ll assist the team with a range of matters and tasks.  

This role is based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly. Please speak with us about potential options. 

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 and other special projects as required from time to time
• Management of GCO’s document preservation processes, and otherwise supporting the GCO team to ensure that the team’s internal processes run smoothly. 

Skills and attributes for success 

• 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.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.  

• 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.
• The drive to be able to manage a wide variety of work with a growth mindset and positive approach.  

What we offer you 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment 
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits      
• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience. 

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 ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. 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 or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.  

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