Job Description

The Firm

Carter Newell Lawyers is an award-winning specialist law firm providing legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients. Founded in 1989, we are proud to celebrate 37 years of experience and service to our clients.

We recognise the importance of offering our staff not only the best work in our specialist areas, but also a culture which embraces flexibility, individuality, integrity and education. At Carter Newell, we encourage the best use of all skills and experience of our staff, providing greater efficiency and overall job satisfaction. Our strong culture is the backbone of our success, supported by the firm’s values.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to join our Sydney office, supporting our General Liability and Professional Liability teams.

In this role you will work under the supervision of three partners across our GL and PL teams, assisting with a broad range of legal and administrative tasks. Your role will include:

• Drafting and reviewing legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing research memos for senior work authors
• Preparing briefs for counsel and managing matter lifecycles
• Coordinating compliant documents and correspondence
• Diary management, travel booking and handling of telephone calls
• Assisting work authors with expense claims and monthly billing
• Conducting conflict searches
• Providing general administrative support to the team as required

Essential Experience and Criteria

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A proactive, positive and responsive approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise and adapt to changing deadlines with limited supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with internal and external clients

Benefits

At Carter Newell we are a professional team and have a strong client focus, but we love to have some fun along the way. We also provide:

• A healthy approach to flexibility that looks different for each of us
• 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave
• Leave of absence, public holiday swap and study assistance policies
• A wellbeing program with an annual wellbeing allowance, mental health support, and a focus on work-life balance – over 20% of our firm are trained as Mental Health First Aid Officers.
• A genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging with dedicated subcommittees for Pride, Women, Cultural, and Ability & Wellbeing – ensuring real action, not just words

How to Apply

To make a confidential application, please Apply Now, or contact our People and Culture Team at careers@carternewell.com.

Carter Newell is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders, LGBTIQA+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.