Solicitor

Human Resources Focus; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Melbourne seeks an Experienced Solicitor (2 years PAE) to join the Family law team as a temporary parental leave replacement with potential for a permanent role. You will lead matters end to end, including litigation, client management and court appearances, delivering practical advice and robust representation.

Flexibility to work from home and in the office as required, with opportunities to contribute across the firm’s matters and support a positive workplace culture in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PAE in family law.
• Experience leading matters end to end including litigation.
• Strong client management and court appearance experience.
• Professional, ethical with excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive family law cases forward to successful conclusions.
• Represent clients in court and manage hearings.
• Maintain confidential client communications and documentation.
• Collaborate with the team while working independently as required.

Skills

Litigation

Client management

Court appearances

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client delivers high-quality legal advice professionally, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Their direct approach means they offerpractical, easy to understand legal advice ensuring confidence and peaceofmind on both large and small matters. The role offers the opportunity to work from home and in office as required.

Position Overview:

Our client is looking for an Experienced Solicitor (2 years PAE) to join the Family law team initially as a temporary parental leave replacement with possibility of permanent role in Melbourne and contribute to the broader firm matters as and when required. You will be an experienced, capable Solicitor that has been able to lead matters end to end including litigation, client management and court appearances.

About you:

We are looking for passionate, strong, ethical and astute individual. You need to be able to work as part of a team, however, also individually. 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.

To succeed in this role you will:

• Be prepared to drive cases forward to successful conclusions for our clients
• have previous experience in family law environment
• 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;
• 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.

What we offer:

• Experience to work under the Principal of the firm
• Flexible working and a focus on work / life balance including working from home
• Opportunity for growth within the firm
• Exposure to client facing work as well as court attendance

Next Steps?

Our client offers a positive workplace culture, where you will be encouragedand supported to strive for professional excellence in all you do.