Firm Summary
White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be.
With lawyers operating from more than 40 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world's key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work.
It's not just about our global network of offices; it's the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It's one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people.
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Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages.
Our Opportunity
We are seeking a full time Paralegal to join our Australian tax practice based in the Melbourne office.
Since our arrival in Australia in 2016 our Australian practice has grown to 34+ partners and 80+ lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions.
Our Australia Tax team provides tax advice and dispute resolution services to a range of clients working across a number of industries including finance, infrastructure, mining and energy. As a Paralegal you will primarily be responsible for supporting the entire team on a range of administrative and research tasks, ensuring the team effectively delivers to our clients.
We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions. Your professional development will also be enhanced by regular interaction with colleagues across the firm's global network and the diversity of work will see you expand your knowledge beyond Australian borders
About the Role
You will provide direct support to individual practitioners to assist them with tax advisory and disputes legal work including:
- conducting legal research;
- administrative support including proof reading, checking for consistency within and across agreements and cross-reference checks;
- assisting with court documents for litigation processes.
- maintaining databases of client contacts;
- assistance with collating billing financial information;
- conduct research on legal developments or new areas of law relevant to the Group; and
- assist in the maintenance of practice notes and standard forms.
Experience and attributes required
- Previous experience (5+ years) in an EA/PA or similar administrative role is required
- A genuine interest in tax and supporting a tax practice
- Previous law firm experience is useful, but not essential
- High professional standards
- Client service mindset
- Hardworking, resilient, and committed team player
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact with people at all levels
- Pragmatic, self-motivated, flexible and able to work both in team and individually as required
- Willingness to take on additional tasks as and when required
- Proficiency in MS Office, ideally experience of iManage/document management systems
Location & Reporting
- The position is based in Melbourne
- You will be supported by a competitive salary, hybrid working environment and other benefits such as a health and wellness stipend and a generous 26-week parental leave policy
How to apply
- To apply, please visit our careers website and upload your CV
- For direct enquiries, please contact Lauren Evans (lauren.evans@whitecase.com)
The Firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.
1The above is only a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.