At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as a junior lawyer focusing on civil and family law with courtroom experience.
- Company: Dynamic law firm offering high-quality legal advice across diverse areas.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional growth, and opportunities for interstate travel.
- Other info: Supportive culture encouraging professional excellence and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in clients' lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold a current practising certificate and have courtroom experience.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
A position has come up for an admitted junior lawyer at our firm. We are proud to deliver high-quality legal advice professionally, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Our direct approach means we can offer practical, easy to understand legal advice ensuring confidence and peace of mind on both large and small matters. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds and many languages are spoken at our firm.
We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the team and under supervision work across a broad range of work, focusing on civil and family law. There will be components of criminal law and other litigation. Our firm undertakes work across the Coast, including Victoria and other states. Therefore, the experience for the taking will be unparalleled. There will also be the opportunity to travel interstate for work and court appearances.
To be considered for this position, you must hold a current practising certificate - no exceptions.
About you: We are looking for passionate, strong and astute individuals. You need to be able to work as part of a team, however, also individually. Let us be clear, we do not require a high distinction average from university. We require a skill set that goes much beyond the academic only. The best lawyers are practical, they know how to pick up the pieces and can work under pressure. A lawyer’s job is dynamic; it is not merely about writing advice, going to court, or even just counselling. A lawyer in the modern age takes on many responsibilities and obligations, one only needs to look to the solicitors' rules. However, this same person can make a difference and in the right atmosphere will do so.
To succeed in this role you will:
- have a current practising certificate (required)
- have experience in the courtroom
- be eager to develop your own skillset across a broad range of matters
- be willing to be proactive, ask questions and be curious
- be reliable and trustworthy in relation to conducting work independently
- be able to work both independently and as part of a team
- have an attention to detail (critical)
- have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidentially with clients
- have a professional manner
- be familiar with technology, in particular MS Office suite of tools
- demonstrate values such as creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge conventional practices, while also recognizing the importance of hard work and dedication
- be open to working on matters across different jurisdictions and open to travel
What we offer:
- Experience to work under the Principal of the firm as well as other senior lawyers
- Flexible working and a focus on work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth within the firm
- Exposure to client-facing work as well as court attendance
- The ability to run your own hearings in both criminal and family law
- Working from home options and flexibility
Next Steps? We offer a supportive workplace culture, where you will be encouraged and supported to strive for professional excellence in all you do.
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