Senior Solicitor for Commercial and Family Law

6 days ago


Canberra, ACT, Australia Commercial And Litigation Full time
About Us

We are Commercial And Litigation, a growing law firm based in the Canberra region. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to our clients.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of relevant legislation and excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills. They will also have the ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines, as well as strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for addressing incoming client enquiries, running their own matters, communicating with clients, providing legal advice and representation, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court proceedings. They will also have access to paid leave benefits, which will be discussed and agreed upon with partners in the firm.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have an ACT practicing certificate and experience in either commercial or family law. They will also have strong knowledge of relevant legislation, excellent analytical research and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines, high attention to detail and strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with LEAP legal software is also highly desirable.
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