Join Our Team at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, a distinguished mid-tier law firm. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Hobart and Newcastle, we provide specialist legal services in property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clientele spans corporate, government, not-for-profit, SME, and personal sectors.
Benefits:
- A blend of working in the office & remotely
- Annual flu injections
- Annual Christmas gift
- Employee Assistance program
- IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
- Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
- Social gatherings and sporting groups
- Internal learning and development program
- Wellbeing program, including corporate massages
- Annual practising certificate paid for
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a proactive Junior Lawyer with up to two (2) years’ post admission experience (PAE), to join our Raymond Terrace office. This full-time role will have you involved with a variety of conveyancing, commercial transactions, estate matters, court litigation and out-of-court dispute handling matters.
Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are passionate, are able to exercise autonomy and initiative, and who are wanting to establish and further their career within a strong reputable Firm.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice
- Preparing Court documents/orders and general correspondence
- Managing high volume files and matters with occasional supervision
- Attending court, dispute resolution and settlements
- Legal research
Successful candidates will have:
- A valid NSW Practising Certificate
- 0-2 years’ PAE
- The ability to maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity
- Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- The demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines
In this role, you will enjoy extensive client exposure, and benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements and a genuine work-life balance.
Apply via SEEK.