Paralegal - Banking and Finance

Location: Adelaide

Contract Type: Fixed Term

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.

MinterEllison helps our clients to solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary advisory offering, MinterEllison Consulting, where clients seek out our industry-informed independent advisors who understand where strategy meets risk, and how to unlock opportunities.

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 https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-Dec_2025.pdf)

Your role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Banking and Finance Paralegal to join our dynamic team, on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will support our team in all aspects of banking and finance law as follows:

• Assist the team with conducting trust investigations, including reviewing trust deeds, supplemental deeds, loan agreements, security documents, and other financial instruments.

• Liaise with clients via email and telephone assisting with general queries and requesting/reviewing required information/documents.

• Manage and organise electronic matter files, ensuring all documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.

• Coordinate with clients, financial institutions, and other parties to gather necessary information and documentation.

• Draft correspondence, legal memoranda, and other documents as required.

• Assist in the due diligence processes.

What you need

We welcome applications from candidates who has the following attributes:

• Strong understanding of banking and finance regulations and legal procedures.

• Proficiency in legal research and familiar with legal research databases.

• 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 skills.

• A proactive approach and positive attitude.

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 Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.