Leasing Paralegal at MinterEllison

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leasing Experience, Client Service Skills, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement, Initiative, IT Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Proactive Approach, Positive Attitude

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Location: Melbourne Contract Type: Permanent MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering. We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways. At MinterEllison, we're leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies, powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools we've built, and other external AI tools, to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients. We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx) Our Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced leasing Paralegal to support the growth of our hugely successful, market leading leasing practice. As a member of our award-winning, fun and dynamic team you will have the opportunity to work alongside Partner Peter Mitchell on complex and high volume leasing matters across commercial, industrial and retail sectors. You will be able to successfully manage high volume and high quality leasing work through managing your own files and be responsible for preparing, negotiating and progressing clients' leases. You will deal directly with clients and conduct negotiations with our clients' tenants and their lawyers. What You Need We welcome applications from candidates who have: previous leasing experience in a busy, high volume role exceptional client service skills and responsiveness a keen eye for detail and the ability to consistently produce accurate, high quality work an interest in contributing to process improvement and systems the initiative and drive to take ownership of your matters and client portfolios strong IT and systems skills exceptional time management and organisational skills and a proactive approach and positive attitude. Our Team Our national Real Estate and Real Estate Stream Solutions teams are one of the largest and most diverse property practices in Australia. We advise major institutional property investors, developers, landlords and tenants on all aspects of commercial, industrial, retail and residential property including capital transactions (acquisitions and disposals), large scale developments, major projects, retirement living and leasing. Our leasing practice is a core part of our business and our impressive stable of clients includes Charter Hall, Dexus, Lendlease and Stockland amongst others. In this role you will be part of a large and supportive team of high performing lawyers and paralegals, with additional support from the legal support team. You will deal directly with our major clients on a daily basis to manage your own files. How to apply We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison. If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page. If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact lisa.fleming@minterellison.com.

Responsibilities

The Leasing Paralegal will manage high volume and high quality leasing work, preparing, negotiating, and progressing clients' leases. The role involves direct client interaction and negotiations with tenants and their lawyers.