Open to applications across Brisbane and the Gold Coast About Chambers Russell Lawyers
At Chambers Russell Lawyers, we offer skilled lawyers the freedom to develop their expertise and leadership, as part of a high performance team and culture that supports the sustainable delivery of excellent quality work.
We service Queensland's strata sector with a focus on building construction, insurance, community title, dispute resolution and litigation, alongside practices in property, personal injury, insolvency, and estate planning.
We have excellent nationwide industry and professional networks, and a technology-enabled future-focused culture that enables rapid practice development.
About the role
We are looking for talented legal professionals with either dispute resolution or transactional advisory experience to join our growing national footprint.
These roles will effectively manage an independent case load under the supervision of our partners.
Our Queensland strata team has grown substantially by the addition of two new partners.
We are setting a platform for this growth to continue sustainably while maintaining high levels of professional service.
This presents opportunities for associate level lawyers who want to grow their careers alongside our firm.
We have offices in Brisbane and the Gold Coast (with a new office opening in Robina very shortly) and these roles can be accommodated in either location.
About You
Ideally you will possess between 2-6 years PQE with experience in litigation or transactional advisory work.
You will have proven ability to manage cases or transactions from inception to resolution, have exceptional legal writing, research and communication skills and share our enthusiasm and values.
Our Benefits
Financial benefits: competitive remuneration package (based on your level of experience), generous bonus scheme, employee discounts and employee referral rewards.
Flexibility: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to balance your work and lifestyle.
A 6-hour billing day, an opportunity to deliver high quality work you can be proud of, sustainably over time.
Learning & development opportunities: Practical Skills training for Paralegals and Lawyers, CPD Program to assist our Lawyers in fulfilling their CPD obligations, Leadership & Management Program and Client interactions.
Health & wellbeing programs: Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling and financial coaching for you and your immediate family.
Who you would be working with
Our Qld strata team is led by three partners.
James Nickless has been with the firm for four years.
He is a past president of the leading industry body for Queensland's strata sector and has been practising strata litigation for more than 15 years.
Jessica Cannon has recently joined the firm.
She has more than 12 years' experience in strata law.
Over that time, she developed her own boutique strata law firm and sat on the board of directors of a strata industry body, while having three children.
Jason Carlson has also recently joined the firm, with more than 15 years' experience in strata litigation.
Together with Jessica, Jason built a team of strata legal professionals that was recognised in 2023 as the leading strata services business in Australia.
Our Queensland team forms a part of a large, national partnership of leading strata law and litigation experts supported by business development, events, operations and IT teams.
How to apply
We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now"!
Please submit your interest via our careers website with a resume.
Any expressions of interest will be treated confidentially.
We will arrange introductory discussions with at least one Queensland partner and our People and Culture Leader to give you a chance to explore and assess this opportunity.
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