Senior Solicitor
21 hours ago
Are you an experienced lawyer looking for an opportunity to work independently in a thriving boutique practice? Join our client's team and handle a diverse range of legal matters in a supportive environment with excellent growth potential and work-life balance.
About Our ClientTragear & Harris Lawyers and Mornington Legal are respected boutique practices based in Sandringham and Mornington, part of the Nesh Legal Group. With a strong community presence, they specialize in Wills and Estates, Property and Commercial law, and Family law. They're seeking a motivated lawyer to join their dynamic team and contribute to their continued success.
What you'll be doing?- Client consultations: Conduct conferences with clients, providing expert legal advice and guidance.
- Case management: Handle your own files autonomously with minimal supervision, demonstrating your expertise and initiative.
- Court representation: Attend court proceedings, advocating for your clients' interests.
- Professional communication: Correspond effectively with other professionals, counsel, and the court.
- Legal documentation: Prepare court documents and other legal paperwork with precision and attention to detail.
- Versatile legal support: Assist with general legal matters, applying a common-sense approach in a boutique general law firm setting.
- Team collaboration: Contribute to office duties as needed, supporting the overall efficiency of the practice.
- Experienced professional: A qualified lawyer with 5+ years post-admission experience, with more experienced candidates highly valued.
- Legal credentials: Preferably holding a current unrestricted Practicing Certificate, though this is not mandatory.
- Wills and Estates expertise: Possessing good knowledge of Wills and Estate matters to serve clients effectively.
- Autonomous worker: Able to work well both independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of your work.
- Software proficiency: Experience with LEAP Legal Software would be advantageous but not essential.
- Litigation understanding: Familiarity with litigation matters, particularly in Estate and Trust litigation.
- Probate proficiency: Experience in Probate and Administration processes from grant application to estate administration.
- Family law experience: Knowledge in Family law matters is preferred but not essential for the role.
Our client offers an attractive remuneration package and other benefits, such as:
- A friendly, supportive work environment with a small team
- Flexible work arrangements with the option to work from home (negotiable)
- Independence to manage your own files with minimal interference
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities
- Competitive salary package based on your skills and experience
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