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Were passionate about what we do and want you to be too.Moray & Agnew is one of Australias leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. Were proud that our partners and our legal expertise are consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyles Guide.With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:Insurance including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.Commercial & Workplace spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners corporation and workplace law.Government spanning local, state and federal government.Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.About the roleAn exciting full-time opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Paralegal or Licensed Conveyancer to join the Property & Leasing team in our Melbourne office. This close-knit team of 14, including three Partners and three Special Counsels, work across a variety of high-volume, large-scale property projects in addition to standalone conveyancing. This position is a senior role and includes a mix of residential and commercial matters, so experience across both will be advantageous. Our Property & Leasing group operates as a collegiate, supportive team and seeks a candidate who would like to be part of their success. Some of the key responsibilities of this role will include:Managing end-to-end conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, transfers and refinancing.Assisting with large-scale property projects such as residential developments, subdivisions and off-the-plan sales.Conducting property searches, reviewing contracts and liaising with clients, banks and other stakeholders.Preparing and lodging documents including contracts, settlement statements and transfer documents.Coordinating settlement processes via PEXA and liaising with any relevant parties to ensure timely completion.Whilst this position is advertised as full-time (9:00am to 5:15pm, Monday to Friday), we are open to considering candidates who wish to work part-time (a 9 day fortnight or 4 days minimum per week).About youTo be successful in this role, you will have at least 5 years experience in conveyancing across both residential and commercial matters. You will be confident in dealing with the preparation and management of bulk documents relating to off-the-plan sales or purchases and ongoing management of bulk conveyancing to settlement. This busy practice requires someone who is capable of managing a significant volume of matters and who has a proven ability to consistently produce high quality work for a wide range of clients. We are therefore looking for someone who is highly organised, practical and commercially minded. Your strong communication and drafting skills, exceptional attention to detail and an ability to work as part of a team, and at times independently, will be valued.If you wish to join a well-managed and successful practice with a distinguished reputation, we look forward to receiving your application.Culture & benefits of working with usWe work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments.Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders.Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace.Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow.Mentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal development.Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values.Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.How to applyIf this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction. #J-18808-Ljbffr