Graduate Solicitor

Lyon Legal & Conveyancing Services is looking for a Graduate Solicitor to work in our busy, exciting and growing law firm located in Inverell / Tamworth (Northern NSW).

The rolemay variably involve working in the following areas of law:

• Criminal Law;
• Family Law;

Please address your experience in each area in your cover letter.

Your dutieswill include legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, managing files, performing general administrative duties, and assisting oursenior solicitors as required.

The successful candidate should possess the following skills:—

• The successful candidate will:

  • Be able to manage end-to-end carriage of family law and criminal matters;
  • Be able to work unsupervised;
  • Conduct client interviews, taking instructions from clients and briefing barristers when required;
  • Strong communication skills;
  • Tailor legal advice to individual clients;
  • Have strong negotiation skills;
  • Be client-focused and committed to success;
  • Be able to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
  • Maintain detailed client records;

  The successful candidate will be offered:

  • Attractive remuneration depending on skills and experience.
  • Opportunities for growth and career development.

Please forward your resume and academic transcript toadmin@lyonlegal.com.aufor our consideration.