Are you our next paralegal?
about us
Guest Work Agency (GWA) is a boutique art law and advisory firm based in Melbourne, Australia but international reach. 2024 marks an important year for GWA as we’ll be celebrating our 10 year birthday.
We provide legal and strategic advice, produce art and exhibition projects, and speak on art, tech and law. Our clients include artists, collectors, galleries, arts organisations, art fairs and art tech start-ups. For more information about us and what we do, check out our website www.guestworkagency.art.
About the Position
We are looking for a part-time paralegal to assist our small team. The role is 2 days per week. Mondays are a must, and the successful applicant will be able to set the second day of their choice. The role is remote, but we love to catch up in person for occasional meetings and events.
Prerequisites
At least 2 years full-time equivalent of a Bachelor of Laws or JD at an Australian law school (required)
Minimum average of 70% in law subjects (required)
Completed intellectual property subjects (strongly preferred)
Prior arts-related studies or work experience (strongly preferred)
Application Process
Please submit a cover email, CV and academic transcript to info@guestworkagency.art.
Applications are to be addressed to:
Alana Kushnir
Director and Founder
Guest Work Agency
Submissions will be accepted until 5pm AESDT on Friday 19th January.
Interviews will be held in-person on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th January.
Role Start Date will be Monday 5th February.
Position Responsibilities
Legal
Attending and note keeping at client interviews and meetings
Drafting internal and external correspondence
Drafting documents
Reviewing, analysing and proof-reading documents
Conducting legal research
Drafting memo of findings
Management of legal document templates
Building automated contract bots
Marketing
Researching, writing and uploading content to social media accounts and website stories
Managing website updates
Conducting image use requests
Conducting user interaction for social media accounts
Managing client alerts and updates
Researching and writing regular art case updates
Preparing quarterly newsletter campaigns
Administration
Weekly progress meetings with Director, or as otherwise requested by the Director
Attending events for business development purposes
Preparing slide presentations and accompanying notes
Updating internal policies and onboarding/offboarding documentation
Other responsibilities and tasks relating to Guest Work Agency as instructed by the Director.
get in touch
For any questions relating to this position please email us at info@guestworkagency.art.