AddressAbout the business
We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for a lawyer to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.
We are expanding rapidly and are searching for the right candidate to assist our team. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel significantly in their legal career. We are open to fast-paced career progression.
About the role
Key responsibilities include:
- Being the right hand to the Principal Lawyer and the team in a busy and thriving boutique practice;
- Working closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Criminal, Family & Civil litigation law matters;
- Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files;
- Court attendance including hearings, mentions, procedural hearings, conciliation conferences, mediations, interim hearings, and instructing counsel in trials;
- Researching, drafting and managing all Court documents including statement of claims, affidavits, orders, case outlines, submissions;
- Independently advising clients on matters including taking instructions, preparing letters of advice, general day to day correspondence and management of the file;
- Preparing and reviewing disclosure documents.
- Conferencing and advising Clients
Skills and experience
What you must bring:
- 8 months minimum PQE;
- You will have carriage of matters in the Local, District, Supreme Federal Circuit Court/ Family Court/ and you should be able to manage files;
- Advanced skills and experience with Microsoft applications Word, Excel, and Outlook;
- Experience in appearing in Court including running hearings;
- A "can-do" attitude and proactive approach in all aspects of Family/Civil law practice;
- A working knowledge of Criminal/Family/Civil litigation law;
- Exceptional drafting skills and written work;
- Exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills including ability to prioritise tasks and competing deadlines;
- A demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and organise workload to meet tight deadlines;
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to complex matter research and client outcome focus;
- Willingness and ability to complete administrative tasks when required;
- Must be quick and efficient with handling of files;
- Knowledge of PEXA and LEAP preferable but not essential.
We offer the opportunity to work in a firm where you will have the ability to manage your files independently, whilst also having the benefit of exposure to other areas of law.
What’s in it for you/ perks?
- Accelerate your career- Utilise your current skills to excel & contribute to strategic business decision-making.
- Interesting and varied work.
- Future leadership opportunity.
- Down-to-earth, inclusive, vibrant, team.
- Healthy Life/Work balance.
- Supportive / Caring principal lawyer
- An attractive and above market competitive salary.
- Annual reviews.
- Close to public transport and on-site parking available
- Work performance additional bonuses & commissions.
We reward entrepreneurial thinking - If you are someone that thinks outside the box, likes to be efficient and has innovative ideas, you will thrive here!
Please send your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria (of no more than 1 page) to ****@elbabalawyers.com
Pay to commensurate with experience. Willing to pay above market rate for the right candidate.
El Baba Lawyers.
