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August Legal & Associates

Burwood

On-site

AUD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

August Legal & Associates is seeking a recent law graduate or a lawyer with up to 2 years post-admission experience to join our Inner West Sydney practice. You will work closely with the principal in court and in client-facing roles, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of matters.

We offer a supportive environment focused on professional development and helping clients with real problems. An emphasis on teamwork, organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities is

Qualifications

  • Recent law graduate or lawyer with up to 2 years PAE.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Well-organised, eager to learn and deliver quality service.
  • Able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of matters.
  • Work closely with the principal in court and client-facing roles.
  • Be supported in professional development in a growing practice.
  • Help real people with real problems from day one.

Skills

Team player
Strong communication
Well-organised
Independent worker

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD)

Job description

10mo ago , from College of Law Jobs Board

Are you a passionate, driven law graduate or junior lawyer ready to build your career in a diverse and supportive environment?

August Legal is seeking a recent graduate or full-time or part-time (at least 3 days/w) lawyer with 0–2 years of post-admission experience, preferably with prior exposure to private general practice.

We are a results-focused general practice law firm based in Inner West Sydney, committed to delivering practical, compassionate and client-centred legal services. Our work spans family law, criminal law, civil litigation, property law, and migration law.

As part of our close-knit team, you will:

  • Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of matters
  • Work closely with principal in court and in client-facing roles
  • Be supported in your professional development in a growing practice
  • Help real people with real problems, making a difference from day one

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A recent law graduate or lawyer with up to 2 years PAE
  • A team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Well-organised, eager to learn, and committed to delivering quality legal service
  • Able to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Professional, empathetic, and client-focused
  • Mandaring speaking skill is preferrable

Experience in general practice, especially in the areas we service, is highly regarded but not essential.

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