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We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join our Commercial Litigation team who practice exclusively in this area of law.
The Commercial Litigation team is led by Specialist Accredited Partner Charles Lethbridge and supported by an experienced team of Senior Associates, Lawyers, and Paralegals who practice in this complex and demanding area of law. We believe we have developed a hard-won reputation for fighting for our clients and obtaining the best outcomes in their cases.
About Attwood Marshall Lawyers
Attwood Marshall Lawyers are an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements:
Long established firm with 7 offices across Australia
We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology
Our teams are specialists in their area of law
We care – our staff are trained to listen & connect with our clients
We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients
We help people with their matter & change their lives for the better
We are passionate advocates for social justice & change
Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.
We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 75 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide inhouse business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Associate with 5+ years of practical experience to join our Commercial Litigation team.
This role involves handling a variety of commercial litigation matters from start to completion, including disputes relating to:
Company, Business & Partnership Disputes
Banking Finance & Insurance Disputes
Defamation
Liquidation and Bankruptcy
Property Disputes
Class Actions and more.
Responsibilities:
Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of Commercial Litigation.
Liaising and corresponding (by phone, email and in person) with other professionals, such as counsel, contra lawyers, accountants, and other 3rd parties.
Draft court documents and applications.
Delegate work to junior solicitors, paralegals and administration staff and proof the work produced.
Contribute to the team's success and facilitate further training to the members where required.
Attend to accurate time recording and keep contemporaneous file notes.
A minimum of 5 year's experience in a Litigation role
An intent or purpose in life to help people and change their lives for the better
Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition
Excellent communication and client liaison skills
A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box
Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills
Responsible and have integrity
A good work ethic and be self-motivated
A good team player attitude who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm
Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically
Organisational and time management skills
A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile
Positive/enthusiastic approach and must show initiative
Ability to prioritise competing tasks
Ability to work in a team environment
Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement
What We Offer
Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff
Excellent training program and career development focus
Leading legal practice management systems and software
Healthy work environment and work-life balance
Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training
Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities
Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support
Excellent salary package
The Location
Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices at Coolangatta, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne.
This full-time position is based at our Coolangatta office. There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
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