SCB Legal is a boutique law firm with its central office located in Penrith. The firm also maintains a serviced office in Norwest, where clients are catered to by appointment.

While the firm’s work is predominantly family law and criminal law, it also provides services in estate planning and administration and conveyancing.

We are looking for a motivated, innovative and hardworking Solicitor who is experienced in all facets of Family Law to join our team at our Penrith office.

We offer the opportunity to work in a firm where you will have the ability to manage your files independently, whilst also having the benefit of exposure to other areas of law.

WHY WORK FOR US

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Excellent career opportunities
• Full autonomy on your own files
• Opportunity to learn and grow
• Healthy and supportive work environment
• Interesting and varied work;
• Down-to-earth, inclusive, vibrant, team;
• Supportive / Caring principal lawyer
• Close to public transport and on-site parking available

The Role:

As a Solicitor at our firm you will be responsible for the carriage of Family Law Matters. You will have full autonomy whilst receiving support and guidance. This is a full time position which will require you to work from the office and travel to Court (including travel outside of the NSW Metropolitan).

You will be encouraged to show initiative, grow in your role and be rewarded for your dedication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Family law matters
• Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files
• Management of family law matters (both property and children);
• Attending and running family law directions, interim hearings, dispute resolution conferences, conciliation conferences, hearings and other court commitments;
• Researching, drafting and managing all Court documents including applications, affidavits, financial statements, orders, balance sheets, case outlines, submissions;
• Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents;
• Independently and competently advising clients on matters including taking instructions, preparing letters of advice;
• General day to day correspondence and management of the file;
• All other aspects of file management.

Requisite formal qualifications:

• B Laws.
• Admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and High Court roll.
• Minimum 2-5 years post admission experience however more experienced candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A "can-do" attitude and proactive approach in all aspects of Family Law;
• Strong communication skills, both orally and written;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Exceptional drafting skills and written work;
• Confident and experienced Advocate including appearing in hearings;
• Ability to work autonomously and be proactive;
• Willing to learn and adapt to new ways of doing things;
• Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills including ability to prioritise tasks and competing deadlines;
• A demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and organise workload to meet tight deadlines;
• Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to complex matter research and client outcome focus;
• Willingness and ability to complete administrative tasks when required;
• Must be quick and efficient with handling of files;
• Knowledge of PEXA and LEAP preferable but not essential.
• (Desirable) Experience in Criminal Law;
• (Desirable) Experience in Conveyancing;
• (Desirable) Experience in Wills & Estates.

We reward entrepreneurial thinking - If you are someone that thinks outside the box, likes to be efficient and has innovative ideas, you will thrive here!

Please send your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria (of no more than 1 page) to s.breust@scblegal.com.au

We look forward to reviewing your application!