Solicitor

One of our clients, a long-established legal firm based in Mackay, is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join their team on a permanent basis. This role is vital to the success of the business and we are looking for a results driven, enthusiastic and organised person to provide day to day legal advice to their clients. 

Responsibilities for the position include:

• Meeting with clients to gather information and explain legal matters
• Researching cases and litigation
• Defending clients in Court
• Researching relevant laws and previous cases of interest to provide a client with accurate advice
• Drafting legal documents
• Liaising with clients and other professionals such as Barristers
• Building strong relationships with the Firm's client base

The Solicitor works closely with the owner and Principal Solicitor to deliver the legal functions that underpin the success of the business. To be successful for this role, you will have a solid legal background, strong leadership skills and the ability to direct the work of others. You must possess good communication skills, be honest, reliable, hardworking and have pride in the quality of your work.

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• A current Practising Certificate and demonstrated experience in all areas of Law
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a meticulous eye for detail
• The ability to work autonomously with a high level of initiative and be an effective team member
• A dedicated focus on building and fostering relationships with our growing base of clients and referrers
• Experience in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters
• Skills in the use of MS Office, Outlook and other software and databases
• High quality written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Accurate proof reading, grammatical and spelling skills
• Ability to work within tight timelines
• Experience in using PEXA on conveyancing and other property matters

The important work that the business delivers is driven by the passion of their team and their commitment to providing quality legal advice. Like-minded legal professionals who share this vision are encouraged to apply. If you would like to work in a company that truly values its people and be a vital part of a small but effective team, please apply now via SEEK.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
 
Please Note: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

How many years' experience do you have in family law?

What's your expected annual base salary?

How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

How many years' experience do you have as a Conveyancing Lawyer?

How many years' experience do you have as an Estates Lawyer?

How many years' experience do you have as a Criminal Lawyer?

How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law?

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