Solicitor - 2-3 PAE

Full time

Cardiff 2285

Umbrella Legal are a fast paced law firm with offices in Cardiff and Singleton NSW. We regularly appear in the Local and District Courts of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions, and the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, predominantly in the Newcastle Registry.

At Umbrella Legal, we pride ourselves on being inclusive, progressive and being strong advocates for our clients.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2 to 3 years post admission experience with family law matters, including attending directions and interim hearings

• Experience in instructing Counsel for final hearings

The ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities

• A high level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other staff

• Excellent computer literacy and research skills

• Proven attention to detail and highly organised

• Experience in Commonwealth Court Portal, NSW Online Registry and LEAP.

• The ability to manage and meet a monthly budget and effectively time record.

• A can-do attitude and demonstrate a client focused approach.

As party of this role, you will be required to hold a NSW Drivers License, reliable transport, be admitted to the Supreme Court of NSW & the High Court of Australia, and hold a current NSW Law Society practicing certificate.

As part of the Umbrella Legal team, you will have the benefit of:

• A salary commensurate with experience

• Working within a close nit, laid-back and friendly team

• Working for a company that understands and allows for a work/life balance

• Ongoing training and development

• EAP counselling service

To apply for this role, please provide the following by email to [email protected]

• Your current CV with all relevant experience

• Brief covering letter (no more than one page) detailing your suitability for the role.

If you’re interested in this role but do not quite hold the necessary experience, we would encourage you to reach out to our firm.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have in family law?

Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?