AddressAn exciting opportunity has become available for two Criminal Defence Lawyers to join the Perth office of our growing criminal law firm.
About us
Hugo Law Group is a market leader in the industry, providing exceptional representation to people facing serious criminal charges. With offices in Perth, Sydney, Canberra and Northern NSW, the firm is dedicated to expanding its reach and delivering the highest quality of service to clients across Australia.
Mentoring and supporting our lawyers and staff is at the heart of what we do. Sharing our knowledge allows each of our team members to learn and grow. At Hugo Law Group you will be surrounded by smart, honest, ambitious people who work hard to get the best outcomes for our clients. You will have access to competitive employee benefits and training in professional skills to make you a better advocate and lawyer.
About you
The successful applicant must be committed to providing individuals with expert legal representation and place value on providing support, understanding and unbiased compassion to our clients. It goes without saying that you will have a strong work ethic, a proactive approach to all tasks and be capable of engaging with a hardworking but fun, small but growing, close-knit Perth team.
You must also have the following attributes:
- A current WA practising certificate.
- A genuine passion for criminal law.
- Sound knowledge of WA criminal law and procedure.
- Highly developed analytical skills.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills.
The roles
Both junior and more experienced practitioners will be considered for both roles. Those on restricted practicing certificates are also encouraged to apply.
In addition to the above attributes, the first role also requires the following:
- A minimum of 12 months post admission experience in criminal law.
- Experience and/or the ability and confidence to appear in a range of Magistrates Court sentences, bail applications and trials; and instruct Counsel in District and Supreme Court trials.
Experience appearing in the District and Supreme Courts is welcomed but not essential.
Although you will always be supported, you should expect to have primary carriage of your own matters from the outset. The role will require you to:
- Provide legal advice, obtain instructions and provide professional legal services to achieve excellent outcomes for our clients.
- Build a solid working relationship and maintain communication with clients throughout all stages of their matter.
- Be responsible for a busy Magistrates Court practice consisting of mentions, bail applications, sentence hearings and trials.
- Want to develop your indictable practice and appear in the District and Supreme Courts for mentions, sentences and, depending on your level of experience, trials.
- Instruct barristers for more complex matters, when required to do so.
- Undertake legal research and writing, including preparing written submissions and submissions in appropriate cases.
- Manage and maintain your client files (billing, file management, etc).
The second available role is suited to someone who loves criminal law however does not, at this stage in their career, wish to be a courtroom advocate. This role will be working directly with our Perth-based Partner and requires the ability to analyse large briefs of evidence and disclosure, giving you the opportunity to be part of a broader defence team working on a number of interesting and legally complex matters.
Benefits
In return for your expertise, enthusiasm and professionalism you will:
- Be working in a great team environment, both in the Perth office and within the wider firm.
- Receive ongoing mentorship and training.
- Have the opportunity to continually progress in your career.
- Receive a competitive salary package, commensurate with your level of expertise and the role you will undertake, including a mobile phone, CPD training expenses, WA Law Society and Criminal Law Association of WA membership fees and legal practice certification costs.
To apply, please email your CV, together with a cover letter, to *******@hugolawgroup.com.au.
All applications will be dealt with on a strictly confidential basis.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7 June 2024.
