Principle Solicitor Canberra

2 days ago

Canberra, Australia Gorilla Jobs Full time

Starting Salary: $120,000
- Full Time+ Flexible Working arrangements (+ Partial Remote Allowed)
- Generalist Principle Solicitor

**Benefits**:

- Starting Salary: ~$120,000 + Regular pay reviews
- Supportive & collaborative work culture
- Unique career progression & development opportunity
- Flexible Working Arrangements - Remote Working is facilitated to a degree, but occasional visits to the office are expected

**Conditions for Success**:

- Minimum 5 Years PQE practising as an Australian Solicitor
- Proficient with **SMOKEBALL Legal Software**:

- Experience with a broad range of law areas, in specific: Family, Maritime and Criminal Law, as well as Civil Litigation and Wills & Probate.
- Excellent communication skills - Confident approach and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels and relevant third parties
- Experience in Business Development & readily ability to manage client expectations
- Motivated to provide excellent client service
- Ability to prioritise and manage many files and project deadlines simultaneously.
- Adept commercial acumen and disposition - proactive, innovative and outcome-focused approach

**Your Responsibilities**:

- Liaise with clients, solicitors and barristers, along with Melbourne office staff to help grow the Canberra branch.
- Minimum 5 billable hours per day
- Estate planning including Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardianship
- Willing to occasionally travel interstate to help build the practice (travel costs paid for)
- Attend networking events to represent the new branch
- Prepare court documents, correspondence, and briefs to barristers
- Arrange meetings and manage your case files with attention to detail
- Handle matters from start to finish autonomously
- Draft other legal documents such as complex Wills with Testamentary Trusts
- Establish and maintain client relationships and expectations through regular and effective communication.
- Liaising with Psychological counsellors in the team

**How to Apply**:
Gorilla Jobs is one of Australia’s fastest-growing Legal and medical recruitment agencies, and our team of professional consultants can help you achieve your career goals without stress. We work in your best interest and provide the best possible service.

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