Careers

• Be part of the integral Finance team
• Broaden your experience with one of the largest and fastest growing legal partnership in Australia
• Flexible 4:1 work arrangements

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Clerk to join our dynamic national finance team supporting the continued growth and success of the business. The role is fast paced and will suit someone with demonstrated experience processing a high volume of data with strong accuracy.

You'll be busy with

• data entry
• Daily banking
• processing of trust account transactions (receipts, payments, PEXA settlements)
• trust account reconciliations
• processing and reconciliation of controlled money in the practice management system
• manage trust account records in accordance with statutory requirements
• training of trust processes and accounting program to staff and communications with the wider firm stakeholders

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have:

• 2+ years' experience preferably within a law firm environment
• excellent accuracy with processing volume
• strong time management, attention to detail and organisational skills
• experience with our practice management system (Aderant and PEXA) is advantageous, plus intermediate skills in Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Location: Our office is conveniently located in the heart of the Hobart CBD.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Violet Rush for a confidential discussion.