Advocate Lawyers is seeking a lawyer to join our growing general practice.
We welcome applications from candidates interested in any of the firm's core practice areas, which broadly fall into commercial work or court-based advocacy.
Depending on the candidate's strengths and career goals, the role can be tailored in one of two directions:
Transactional / Commercial Focus: Develop skills in key transactional areas including conveyancing, commercial law, and estate planning, with opportunities to assist in employment matters, general litigation, and drafting family law consent orders.
Advocacy / Litigation Focus: Build strong advocacy experience by representing clients across a range of matters, with the opportunity to practise broadly or specialise in areas such as family law, estate disputes, TASCAT proceedings, civil litigation, criminal law, and child safety matters.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
Has completed (or will complete in ****) a legal practice course OR has 1-3 years PAE;
Has the confidence to try new things;
Has excellent attention to detail;
Can explain legal concepts in plain language;
Enjoys autonomy but thrives in a team environment;
Has had previous work experience, preferably in a professional environment; and
Follows instructions and uses their initiative.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing legal assistance to the Principal Lawyer in key transactional work including conveyancing and estate planning with the possibility to assist in commercial transactions, family law, employment law and general litigation;
Communicating with clients and other legal professionals;
Providing exceptional customer service to clients and practitioners;
Conduct legal research, put together briefs, prepare annexures and other court documents;
Work with support staff to achieve legal goals for the client and the business;
Keeping abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
Enjoy a positive workplace culture where you will be valued, respected and supported.
Reasonable and achievable billable targets that won't have you working all hours.
Achieve a healthy work-life balance with flexible work hours and part-time work options.
Access professional development opportunities to support your continuous learning and professional growth.
ABOUT OUR FIRM
Advocate Lawyers is a Tasmanian-owned general practice law firm.
We have offices in KingstonandHobart.
Please note that we are unable to consider out-of-area applications due to the nature of the work requiring regular in-office attendance.
At Advocate Lawyers we offer a supportive culture where you can grow your practice and reap the rewards.
If you have a positive outlook, enjoy working in a team and want to do work that helps people, then we'd love to speak to you.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit your resume via the form linked below, you will receive an automatic email confirmation after you have submitted your application.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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