Family Lawyer (1-2 years PAE)
Job Description
Ivy Law Group is a dynamic and vibrant boutique law firm, conveniently located in the Sydney CBD.
Our team of highly experienced and skilled lawyers offer a comprehensive range of legal services across family law, wills and estates, commercial law, and property law/conveyancing.
We are seeking a Family Lawyer with one (1) – two (2) years PAE for full-time employment.
Tasks and responsibilities
You will be involved in all areas of family law.
You will be responsible for:
- Managing new family law client enquiries;
- Conducting client interviews and providing initial advice;
- Providing quality written and verbal advice to clients;
- Assisting our family law team of solicitors with case management;
- Liaising with clients, other law firms, court officials and relevant authorities;
- Preparing various correspondences, draft legal documents and other documentation as required;
- Completing legal research tasks;
- Attending mediation, and arbitration hearings; and
- Attending the Federal Circuit and Family Court.
Skills and experience
You will:
- Be passionate about a family law career & show compassion and empathy towards your clients;
- Have excellent verbal skills with a personable and collaborative approach;
- Have excellent written skills so as to draft quality family law documents and letters of advice;
- Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and client expectations;
- Able to work autonomously and collaboratively; and
- Be proficient with Microsoft Work, Outlook and Excel applications.
We are a friendly and supportive team. You will enjoy a great work-life balance and the chance to learn from some exceptional family lawyers!
We note that this role will not offer prospects of career progression within the firm.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a short cover letter to [email protected]
