Paralegal - Sydney, Australia - Brookfield Properties

Brookfield Properties

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Location

Sydney - 10 Carrington Street, Level 19

Business

Within our office business, this conviction guides every aspect of our work.

Our signature structures not only define skylines but are also true destinations — bringing together office areas, retail spaces, and dining options all in one.

And our high-end design capabilities and strong sustainability practices allow us to create properties that raise the bar for real estate everywhere.

It's why the world's most respected businesses, non-profits, and start-ups choose us as their partner.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description:

Kickstart your legal career with Brookfield Properties' expert legal services team.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our high-performing team of lawyers where our ambition is to grow our talent from within.

As paralegal, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our work is executed and managed to a high standard while receiving important on-the-job mentoring and training to ensure you have the right tools and skills to further your legal career.

You'll be joining a team of intelligent, fun and caring lawyers - each at different stages in their careers - who together provide a suite of strategic services for our real estate operations in Australia across the gamut of property law, supporting a growing sphere of real estate assets and classes.

This position will suit a critical thinking, self-starting and enthusiastic paralegal who wants to build their career in property law.

You may currently be studying or already have experience as a paralegal and want to shift you career into a top tier organisation.

Responsible for:

Manage and oversee document execution and filing processes, including obtaining mortgagee consents
Assist with managing and updating precedent documentation
Liaising with Legal and Treasury teams to ensure up to date information on lenders and mortgagee consent requirements
Manage PPSR registrations
Maintaining databases and key document summaries
Assist with managing engagement of external legal service providers and processing of legal invoices
Assist SVP Legal Counsel with tracking budgets and processing of monthly expenses
Assist with updating policies and procedures
Work with BPA Legal and Risk to implement processes
Assist in maintaining records and auditing of professional certifications, including team practising certificates and real estate licences
Assist with due diligence and obtaining property and company related searches using online databases and tools
Provide administrative and secretarial support to the Brookfield Properties Australia legal team
Organise travel, itineraries and associated bookings for the team
Organise meetings, workshops, conferences and events
Maintain subscriptions and workeflow databases
Maintain and update Legal intranet page
Assist and work with other Executive Assistants, Administrators and support functions where needed.
Foster positive and strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Completing work in a timely and accurate manner
Develop an understanding of the business and its culture
Maintain strict confidentiality in relation to matters

About you:

Paralegal support experience in real estate is advantageous but not essential
Students studying law with a keen interest in real estate will also be considered
Possess a proactive, positive and flexible approach with a willingness to learn and show creativity and initiative
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, clearly and effectively with all levels of management
Strong time management skills with ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in a highperformance, fastpaced environment, able to balance urgency and accuracy
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (notably Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Wellrounded individual who is collegiate with the ability to foster and build positive working relationships quickly and effectively.