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Osborn Law is committed assisting emerging lawyers develop and progress in their legal careers. We are looking to engage a highly motivated and passionate student currently completing their final year of study. The role will be 2 days per week (with some flexibility on days, as well as spreading hours over a third day to fit Uni timetable) working primarily with our highly experienced and energetic commercial team. The role will also give the candidate exposure and experience working with members of our employment, commercial litigation and estate planning teams on various projects.
The Role
- Working closely with our lawyers on various research tasks.
- Developing succinct written advice skills.
- Reviewing commercial contracts and learning to identify elements of risk exposure for our clients.
- Drafting commercial contracts and developing ability to obtain relevant client instructions.
- Communicating with other lawyers, agents and government bodies.
- Assisting lawyers to meet deadlines.
- Learning the practical elements of client engagement, file management and time recording.
- Having direct and regular access to senior lawyers to obtain vital on the job training and mentoring.
The ideal candidate will:
- be a team player;
- have a sound understanding of Microsoft applications;
- be enthusiastic to develop skills through self-guided research as well as peer mentoring;
- have an ability to manage multiple expectations/delegations;
- be someone who can work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- have a keen eye for detail; and
- demonstrate a commitment to our values.
Our Values
Our values shape the way we deliver results for our clients, contribute to the community in which we operate and interact with each other at work. Our five values are:
- In it Together – stand shoulder to shoulder with your community, clients, business and mates.
- Live it – give back, have balance and family first.
- Make it Count – turn up every day willing to have a crack and add value in everything you do.
- Keep it Real – be human, be approachable and try new things.
- Own it – own your behaviour, your job and lead by example.
Benefits
Osborn Law is committed to providing a flexible and balanced work environment. We support a range of social events and wellbeing initiatives including fortnightly massages, Friday afternoon drinks, paid birthday leave, gym classes, mentor programmes and lunchtime walks. Members of our team form and operate a wellbeing committee that gives direct feedback on new and ongoing initiatives. Employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program. The employee of the month is voted by all employees and receives a trophy and voucher plus a donation to a charity of their choice on their behalf.
Our team have opportunities to be involved in various charity and community initiatives that the firm supports throughout the year. You will often see these on our Facebook page – last week, 10 of us participated in the Empowered Walk to help raise funds for Jenny’s Place.
The office has a hard-working but fun vibe! Most mornings, there is a coffee walk but the coffee machine is also available. Our director Tim, will share his ‘dad joke of the day’. We often lunch together on Fridays and take turns in choosing where we go! We celebrate many major events – we have an Easter morning tea, a Christmas morning tea, Cancer Council biggest morning tea ‘Bake off’, Secret Santa gift exchange, Melbourne Cup function and end of financial year and Christmas celebrations with partners invited. We also invite the families along to some occasions, such as recently when we celebrated a Friday night at Rippit Golf.
Applying for the role
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our team, please apply via Seek or via email to *******@osbornlaw.com.au. All applications will be treated in confidence.
