Law Graduate / Junior Lawyer – Family Law – Melbourne CBD
Job Description
This opportunity is ideal for a candidate who enjoys working closely with clients, has a keen and demonstrated interest in the area of Family Law and desires close mentoring from an Accredited Family Law Specialist.
Your tasks will include a variety of challenging and interesting work including:
- Attending and observing at Court Hearings, Mediations and client meetings alongside the firm’s Principal Lawyer.
- Assisting in preparing briefs to Barristers.
- Preparing disclosure briefs.
- Assisting with Trial preparation tasks.
- Dictaphone typing.
- Drafting legal correspondence.
- Legal research and analysis.
- Research tasks.
- Providing administrative support , including answering telephone calls, file and diary management and general correspondence to clients.
Duties
Workload and duties will increase in complexity dependent on experience, progress and learning. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
- A keen interest in pursuing a career in Family Law.
- A “can-do” attitude and good work ethic.
- An interest in advocacy and appearing at Court.
- Ability to work independently and as part of our team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Client focused.
- Punctual.
- A desire for continued learning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and formatting of documents.
- Previous experience in an office or company setting.
A competitive salary is on offer for this role, in addition to other benefits. Part-time (4 days minimum) and full-time candidates will be considered.
If this sounds like a position that interests you, please send a covering letter to the firm’s Principal by email to [email protected] explaining how you meet the above criteria, together with your academic transcript and confirmation of enrolment in or completion of a Practical Legal Training (PLT) program and anticipated admission date.
Applications close 4pm on 28 January 2025. Please note we will not accept applications for PLT placement. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Firm or Organisation Name
Fairbank Lawyers
Contact Name
Shalini Mendis
Email Address
Telephone
- 9070 9802
Job Level
Graduate – Pre-admission, Post-admission
Sector
Legal services
Country
Australia
State
Victoria
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