Are you a driven Family Lawyer with some general/commercial litigation experience looking for an opportunity to take advantage of new ways of working? Our client is a dynamic, innovative, multi-award-winning law firm.
We are seeking a family lawyer to join their rapidly growing firm as an integral member of the team. The role would suit a candidate looking to work on interesting and diverse matters, in a law firm that cares about you as a person.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Our client was co-founded in the last decade by industry leading litigators. Their practice focuses on family law, wills and estates, employment law, commercial and insurance litigation and media law. They represent a broad range of clients and are known for acting in multi-party proceedings.
They are proud to have a supportive, friendly and close-knit team who all embrace the firm's commitment to diverse working practices. Their firm is passionate about diversity, inclusion and equality in the legal sector and challenging the traditional law firm model to provide a more authentic and transparent legal service to their clients. They are proud of their firm culture which involves:
* Regular team meetings, events and outings;
* Wellness initiatives;
* Pro-bono and charity work as a team;
* A focus on leveraging responsible technology processes (including AI); and
* Modern and agile ways of providing legal services.
ABOUT YOU
As a Family/Commercial Lawyer in their thriving boutique firm, you will rapidly gain experience in all facets of a diverse range of cases. The successful candidate will be:
* A motivated Family Lawyer (2 to 5 years PAE) who is passionate about working in an environment of a New Law firm which is progressive in its model;
* Some general disputes/ commercial litigation experience is ideal;
* Proactive and able to show initiative to set strategy and achieve successful delivery of tasks to completion;
* Organised, efficient and self-sufficient;
* A collaborative and supportive team member in their small close-knit team environment, who can work closely with the Partner on predominantly Family Law matters but also be able to assist with Wills and Estates, Employment and General Commercial Litigation working with other partners of the firm;
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic practice; and
* Keen to develop a long-term, mutually beneficial working relationship with the firm.
Responsibilities:
* Use initiative and experience to manage a diverse caseload;
* Embrace the firms core pillar of 'Expert' to provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients;
* Demonstrate a client focused approach with superior time management and organisational skills in order to manage competing deadlines and demands;
* Represent clients in court hearings, mediations and final trials;
* Briefing and liaising with counsel;
* Stay updated on changes in statutes, regulations, and precedents;
* Consistently reach achievable targets in key performance indicators; and
* Provide empathetic service to build and maintain strong client relationships.
WHAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS
* 2 to 5 years Post Admission Experience;
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from an accredited law school;
* An active practicing certificate in Victoria;
* Outstanding written, drafting, verbal communication, negotiation skills and ability to manage legal matters with autonomy;
* Thorough knowledge of legal principles and court processes;
* Strong analytical, research and problem‑solving abilities; and
* Self-motivated and reliable with a strong work ethic.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
* Attractive remuneration;
* Career development support;
* Collaborative and friendly team environment;
* Streamlined and innovative litigation infrastructure to make your job as a litigator more enjoyable and easier (and save time and costs for their clients);
* A warm "open door" work culture;
* Appropriate hybrid work supported;
* Regular team building functions and events; and
* An immediate start.