Licensed Conveyancer

Maddocks is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate.

This role is open to all candidates who are able to demonstrate that they have the experience and expertise for the role, regardless of their culture, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexuality.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Licensed Conveyancer to work in our friendly Property team on a contract basis while one of our valued team members takes parental leave. Working closely with our conveyancing team and property partners and lawyers, you will be required to manage a high volume of conveyancing work. You will conduct property transactions specifically focusing on off the plan mixed-use developments and other residential and commercial conveyancing matters, undertake relevant searches, draft correspondence to various parties on a daily basis and settle matters using the PEXA platform, with minimal supervision. The role offers you an opportunity to engage with clients directly and the ability to run your files from start to finish. In this role you will also be responsible for database management using our specialist in-house platform, Eportfolio and also PEXA Projects, including entry and update of information, opening and maintaining new matter files/matters and  document processing as required.

About you

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate: 

• Experience in managing commercial and residential conveyancing matters including large scale off-the-plan projects for developers;
• Ability to manage a large volume practice including dealing directly with external and internal clients;
• Experience using PEXA, PEXA Projects and other property transaction management systems;
• Managing high pressure periods of large work volumes and effectively managing time during strict time frames and the ability to prioritise activities according to level of urgency;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• The ability to consistently produce accurate, high quality work;
• Proactivity and initiative; and
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

About us

We are a proudly independent Australian law firm that works closely with corporations, businesses and governments throughout Australia and internationally. We have a particular focus on the built environment, education, government, healthcare and technology sectors.

What makes us unique

Our commitment to our clients and their goals is matched by our commitment to our people. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we invest heavily in attracting and retaining the best. We look for diversity of experience and background and then provide the tools and training for career success. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing and foster open communication where individuality and personal expression are valued.

We are proud leaders of the legal profession when it comes to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have been an Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Employer of Choice for Women every year since 2004 and are members of Pride in Diversity. We promote inclusion internally through our Maddocks Women and Maddocks Pride groups and we are committed to sustainability, through our membership of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA).

Interested?

If you’re interested in working at Maddocks, we want to hear from you, so please submit your CV and covering letter through the Apply Now button.

As part of the recruitment process we request that the preferred applicant participates in a National Police Check, prior to offer of employment at Maddocks. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. 

Maddocks
Lawyers

Collins Square | Tower Two
Level 25, 727 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3008 
Tel +61 3 9258 3555 
Fax +61 3 9258 3666

Angel Place 
Level 27, 123 Pitt Street 
Sydney NSW 2000 
Tel +61 2 9291 6100 
Fax +61 2 9221 0872

Maddocks House
Level 1, 40 Macquarie Street
Barton ACT 2600
Tel +61 2 6120 4800
Fax +61 2 6230 1479

www.maddocks.com.au