General Practice Lawyer
We are seeking a lawyer with 1 to 3 years post admission experience to be part of practice with particular focus onlitigation. You would mainly be assisting our litigation team along with handling a range of matters from other sections of the firm. This presents a great opportunity for you to grow your litigation experience as well as broaden your experience into other fields.
We are a small boutique general practice firm located in West End, Brisbane. We have been providing legal services for over 40 years and have a substantial and stable client base.
Within the local community, we are known for our client-focused attitude, and dedicated tailored services.
We have a wide range of clients of different nationalities and accordingly being fluent in additional languages will be looked upon favourably, particularly Greek however this is not a precondition for application.
The role
Ideally, we are seeking a team member who:
has 1-3 years post admission experience in Litigation fields such as personal injury, family law and dispute resolution as well as sound experience in intermediate and superior courts;
has sound skill in drafting pleadings and affidavits, appearing at directions and mediations;
can work autonomously and under the direction of senior litigation partners;
can lead the litigation team while senior staff are unavailable;
has excellent client and file management skills as you will be expected to maintain 20+ at any time;
is personable and looks forward to meeting and greeting new clients;
is seeking ongoing, full time employment in a well established firm with opportunity for upward movement;
has a hard working and ambitious attitude; and
will mesh well with our existing team.
The role will pay between $50,000 & $60,000 per annum plus superannuation, depending on qualification, experience, and performance. Increases beyond this are available subject to performance and satisfaction of KPIs.
If you are looking for the next step in your career and want to join a growing firm, we would be pleased to receive your application on a confidential basis.
Conditions
You must hold permanent residency or citizenship of Australia and hold a current practicing certificate in Queensland.
Please register your interest in this attractive role by forwarding your CV via apply now button or email your application through to **********. Please also note only applicants shortlisted for this role will be contacted. Your application will be regarded in the strictest confidence.