Junior lawyer civil and family lawyer - option for flexibility

A position has come up for an admitted junior lawyer at our firm.

We are proud to deliver high-quality legal advice professionally, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Our direct approach means we can offerpractical, easy to understand legal advice ensuring confidence and peace ofmind on both large and small matters. Our team comes from diverse backgrounds and many a language is spoken in at our firm.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the team and under supervision work across a broad range of work, however, focusing on civil and family law. There will be components of criminal law and other litigation.

Our firm undertakes work across the Coast, including Victoria and other states. Therefore, the experience for the takin will be unparalleled. There will also be the opportunity to travel interstate for work and court appearances.

To be considered for this position, you must hold a current practising certificate - no exceptions.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a junior lawyer to join the team with an interest in litigation, however, with the ability to work across areas such as:

Family law;

Civil law; and

Criminal.

Our firm undertakes work across the Coast, including NSW and Victoria and there will be the opportunity to travel interstate for work and court appearances.

About you:

We are looking for passionate, strong and astute individuals. You need to be able to work as part of a team, however, also individually. Let us be clear, we do not require a high distinction average from university.

We require a skill set that goes much beyond the academic only. The best lawyers are practical,



they know how to pick up the pieces and can work under pressure. A lawyer’s job is dynamic, it is not merely about writing advice, going to court, or even just counselling.

A lawyer in the up-to-date age takes on many responsibilities and obligations, one only needs to look to the solicitors rules. However, this same person can make a difference and in the right atmosphere will do so.

To succeed in this role you will

have a current practising certificate (required)

have experience in the courtroom

be eager to develop your own skillset across a broad range of matters

be willing to be proactive, ask questions and curious

be reliable and trustworthy in relation to conducting work independently

be able to work both independently and as part of a team

have an attention to detail (critical)

have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidentially with clients;

have a professional manner

familiar with technology in particular MS Office suite of tools

demonstrate values such as creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to challenge conventional practices, while also recognizing the importance of hard work and dedication

be open to working on matters across different jurisdictions and open to travel

What we offer:

Experience to work under the Principal of the firm as well as other senior lawyers

Flexible working and a focus on work / life balance

Opportunity for growth within the firm

Exposure to client facing work as well as court attendance

The ability to run your own hearings in both criminal and family law

Working from home options and flexibility

Next Steps?

We offer a supportive work place culture, where you will be encouragedand supported to strive for professional excellence in all you do.

📌 Junior lawyer civil and family lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 Melbourne