We have positions available in our expanding small-medium legal office for lawyers at the following levels:
* law graduates undertaking or about to undertake PLT;
* graduates about to be admitted; and
* solicitors up to 5 years PAE.
The firm's practice areas focus on property, commercial law (transactional work and litigation), wills and estate planning, estate litigation and a small amount of family law.
We do not handle personal injury or criminal matters.
Our firm makes full use of Leap in the Cloud, Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat. Experience making efficient and effective use of these software packages is a significant advantage, willingness to learn to make use of these packages is essential.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR SOLICITORS
Mentoring from experienced senior legal practitioners
Client contact - not just pushing paper
Regular reviews of performance, remuneration and professional growth
Longer term career development prospects
Great location in the vibrant beachside Burleigh Heads area
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
* Recent and relevant experience in a legal office in a similar position is a significant advantage
* Commitment and dedication to professional growth and development
* Clear written communication skills with ability to spell and use punctuation correctly
* Clear oral communication skills
* Attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential
* Understanding the requirements of working in a professional office environment including appropriate manner, attention to detail and accuracy of work
* Strong people skills
* High standards of personal presentation
* General competence with use of Windows-based computers, technology devices and Microsoft Office software
* Experience with Leap and PEXA is an advantage
* Punctuality and reliability with attendance at work
This is a full time position. Work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5:00pm, with a one hour lunch break each day from 12:30pm to 1:30pm, overtime is rarely, if ever required.
Your application should include:
* Brief covering letter addressing the requirements of the position
* Your resume
* Academic transcript
* A list of referees
The position is available for an immediate start.
This could be a Law Graduate position especially if you have prior experience working in a role such as this in an Australian law firm.
Please submit your application through Seek for our immediate attention. No applications will be considered that are submitted outside of Seek.