• One on one mentoring
• Litigation focused role
• Excellent opportunity for juniors who are eager to learn

The Firm & The Role

Our client is a commercial law firm experiencing significant growth and they are looking for a junior lawyer (with around 1 to 3 years pae) to support a partner and their senior lawyers.

Our client values relationships, creativity, innovation.They have built a supportive, career enhancing and nurturing working environment. The partners are eager for their employees to help grow their firm and their careers continuously within it.

Our works with clients in the property, construction, insurance industries as well as SMEs, high net worth individuals and major corporations.

The role will see you working on mainly litigation matters. Typical duties include:

• maintaining files
• legal research
• drafting legal and court documents
• attending court and tribunals such as NCAT
• attend mediations
• interviewing witnesses
• assisting with client seminars and client seminars
• drafting letters of advice

This role will see you gaining 'hands on' experience. The career path is transparent and for those who are ambitious, you can progress quickly.

About You

You will ideally have around 1 to 3 years pae experience in the area of commercial disputes, property law, insurance law or construction law. You will also have the following:

• pre-admission experience as a paralegal with a law firm
• strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• competent in file management, drafting documents, correspondence, and searches.
• a commitment to deliver exceptional customer service.
• ability to problem solve.

Pre-admission experience will be highly regarded and this role can be open to newly admitted lawyers.

Culture & Benefits

The firm has a down to earth and supportive culture. Their partners and senior lawyers have decades of experience and love nothing more than developing and investing in their lawyers. The partners have an open door policy and value open communication.

On offer is a market salary package as well as:

• realistic billable targets & KPI's
• career progression based on merit
• regular performance reviews & salary reviews
• continuing education seminars and conferences
• attendance at industry events
• ability to take part in business development & client functions

Apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB
Ref No: MT28654
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0422 671 673

Please send your CV in Microsoft Word format.

Marianna Tuccia is a Partner - Legal Professional Recruiter at empire group. She is a former lawyer and is passionate about helping lawyers in their next career move. She has over 18 years experience in placing lawyers in law firms and is eager to assist lawyers building their careers. If the above role isn't what you are looking for, reach out to her so she can assist you in finding the right one!