AddressGraduate/First Year Lawyer
Altus Lawyers is a busy boutique law firm specialising in litigation and dispute resolution in Melbourne's CBD.
We have a full-time position available now for a graduate or first year lawyer.
Your interest in learning about the law and enthusiasm to solve problems is more important than the experience you have had to date.
We are looking for a switched on and personable Graduate/First year lawyer interested in finding practical and creative solutions to legal problems.
We are focused on delivering first class service to clients in a way that suits their needs. We are looking for someone that shares our passion to deliver this as well.
We are very tech friendly and always look for the most efficient way to do something. You must be enthusiastic about the use of technology in your work and in delivering enhanced services to clients. In this role you will be utilising a variety of software in your work, including Office 365, Teams and Zoom, Microsoft Teams integrating phone calls across all devices, LEAP in the cloud, project management systems, cloud-based document review systems and client messaging systems. All our files are maintained electronically, and we run a paperless office.
You will work with our unique Online Dashboard, through which we report and estimate costs for clients who want it – see link here: http://bit.ly/3AIxNFY
Collaboration between staff is woven into the fabric of the work we do. We have two lawyers with 25+ years experience and a third with 10+ years. We have mentored many lawyers and you will work on interesting and unusual cases.
Essential professional skills include:
- Being a legal graduate or an already admitted lawyer
- People focused
- Strong attention to detail
- Great English
- Clear and effective communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive approach to problem solving
- Good writing skills
- Strong analytical and strategic planning ability
Essential administrative skills include:
- Ability to respond to a high volume of emails
- Familiarity with Office 365 products (and enthusiasm to learn and use new products)
- Good time management and the ability to prioritise and manage deadlines
- Managing a high volume of multi-platform communication
The work is primarily related to commercial dispute resolution, however no two matters of ours are ever the same. Common areas of work include trust law, partnership disputes, oppression claims, lease disputes, advice to administrators and liquidators, statutory demands and bankruptcy related matters. Most of our work is in superior Courts.
You will have a supportive environment to work in, as well on-the-job and structured external training. We will pay for membership of www.wirv.com.au, the Law Institute of Victoria, and your external CPD training as necessary.
Flexible working arrangements are available.
This is a full-time position available to start immediately.
We have an office dog who visits occasionally!
If this sounds like you or if you have any further questions, please email your CV, a cover letter and a link to your LinkedIn profile to our Office Boss Darshan Nayyar at: ***************@altuslawyers.com.au
All enquiries will be treated in complete confidence.
Check out our website at www.altuslawyers.com.au
