Job Description
Our award-winning Cronulla beachside office is seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working graduate lawyer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career in a boutique firm, working alongside specialised solicitors and an outstanding team of experienced legal secretaries. You'll be part of a genuinely collaborative environment, with exposure to solicitors at every level - from graduates and junior lawyers through to Senior Associates, Accredited Specialists and our Managing Partners.
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We welcome applications from admitted graduates, as well as university students due to graduate at the end of this year.
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Opportunities in two of our teams - our business team (wills & estates and corporate & commercial law) and our family law team. Tell us in your application which area interests you most.
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Our teams
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Our business team works across estate planning and commercial law, giving you broad exposure to both private client and corporate work. As a graduate in this team, you'll be exposed to:
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Wills and complex estate planning, including testamentary trusts
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Incapacity planning
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Succession planning for companies and trusts
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Probate and estate administration
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Business structuring advice and commercial contracts
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You'll work closely with our team, building technical skills across a genuinely varied practice area.
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Family Law team
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Our family law team handles complex, high-quality matters from the initial client meeting through to resolution and court appearances. As a graduate in this team, you'll be exposed to:
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Parenting arrangements
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Property settlements
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Child support
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Mediations and court appearances
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You'll receive ongoing mentorship from our team, including guidance from our award-winning Accredited Specialist and Managing Partner of the Family Law team.
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About you
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An admitted graduate, or a university student due to graduate at the end of this year
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Genuine interest in family law and/or wills, estates and commercial law
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Initiative and enthusiasm
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A confident, professional manner
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Ability to work to tight deadlines
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Excellent communication and organisation skills
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn
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Why Southern Waters
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We're a supportive, team-focused firm that genuinely invests in our people professionally, financially and personally.
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Exposure to senior solicitors' files and attendance of initial client meetings early on
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Increasing file ownership and autonomy as your confidence and experience grow
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We cover the cost of your qualified registration, including your practising certificate, once admitted
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Nomination for graduate/early-career industry awards
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Team & culture
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Support from a team of specialised solicitors, experienced legal secretaries and a growing team of talented graduates and paralegals.
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An annual team planning day, monthly team meetings, and solicitor-only sessions to stay aligned as a team and up to date on current legislative developments in your practice area
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Regular social events and peer-nominated recognition for the team
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Community focused firm with regular involvement in community events and fundraising initiatives
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A business-wide shutdown over the Christmas/New Year period, so the whole team can switch off together
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A beachside office location with onsite gym, pool and sauna
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Wellness initiatives including weekly team beachside walks and annual Shredtember PT sessions
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Partnered with an Employee Assistance Program providing free access to 3 x counselling sessions per year
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Bonus day off if your birthday falls on a workday
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Onsite parking and convenient public transport options nearby
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Office hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm with a 1 hour lunch break
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Values
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We live and work by our values and our successful culture is built on -
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Can-Do Attitude, and
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Ready to take the next step?
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We're always looking for talented, passionate people to join Southern Waters. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a real difference for our clients.
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Please note, we may call you to discuss your application further. Only shortlisted applications will be invited to interview.

📌 Graduate Lawyer (Cronulla) (Melbourne)
🏢 Southern Waters Legal
📍 Melbourne