Job Description

Junior Lawyer Eastern-Suburbs (Clovelly), NSW | Full-Time

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Horne Legal is expanding and seeks a Junior Lawyer to join our team. This is a rare opportunity to join a small civil and commercial law practice located just a 5-minute walk from Clovelly Beach.

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This role is ideal for a recently admitted lawyer with up to 2 years' post admission experience who wants practical experience and direct client exposure while maintaining a genuinely balanced lifestyle.

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Our Clovelly office is well serviced by parking, public transport and local amenities, and offers a balanced working environment. With two gyms and a Pilates studio either side of the office, you can fit in a workout before, during or after work.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Reviewing and drafting legal documents and correspondence;
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- Conducting legal research and analysis;
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- Managing matters under supervision of two senior lawyers, while showing initiative in progressing towards independent carriage of matters;
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- Attending court appearances and instructing counsel;
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- Attending meetings with clients and counsel;
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- Liaising with clients, counsel, courts, and stakeholders; and
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- Supporting both dispute resolution and transactional matters.
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Essential Requirements for the Role

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- Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW (or eligible for admission in the short term);
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- Strong written and verbal communication skills and drafting skills;
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- Strong attention to detail;
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- Eager to learn and develop professionally;
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- Organised, proactive, and reliable;
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- Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues;
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- Robust time-management and organisational skills; and
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- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
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- Structured mentoring
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- Career progression opportunities
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- Supportive, collaborative and relaxed culture
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- Competitive salary package
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- Genuine work-life balance
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Our Team

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You'll work closely with:

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- Tim Horne, the Principal, who specialises in litigation and dispute resolution across a diverse range of matters and works with renowned barristers; and
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- Jamieson Doyle-Taylor who is a senior lawyer specialising in transactional matters for high-value commercial clients.
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The two have over 40 years' combined experience.

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You will be supported by paralegals, a clerk and an Office manager with over 30 years' experience in a large commercial law firms.

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There is an experienced team around you to provide guidance and support when you need it.

📌 Junior Lawyer (New South Wales)
🏢 Horne Legal
📍 New South Wales