Catton & Tondelstrand Lawyers is a highly regarded, award-winning, progressive practice with a reputation for high-quality representation. We have a culture of collaboration and have created a fresh and fun working environment.
We pride ourselves on being different from other law firms due to our culture of collaboration, team focus, and professional development. We provide a working environment where everyone is encouraged and supported to grow personally as well as professionally.
The Role We are looking for a Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' post-admission family law experience to join our busy practice. The ideal candidate will be experienced in operating family law files autonomously and providing excellent client service.
We are looking for candidates who are invested in continued learning, and we will support and encourage you to achieve your goals. We invite all of our team to actively participate in strategy development and team planning.
In return, you will join a friendly and vibrant team of dedicated lawyers and efficient support staff. You will work on diverse and challenging matters and further your skills and experience under the mentoring of 2 principals who are both Accredited Specialists in Family Law.
About you The successful candidate will possess:
A working knowledge of family law and practice. Relationship management and consulting skills, including the ability to interact, influence, negotiate, and work cooperatively in a team environment. Analytical and conceptual skills. Excellent communication skills with the ability to draft legal documents, provide authoritative advice, and effectively communicate complex information. Additional Criteria The successful candidate must have the following attributes:
A current Practising Certificate; 3 years' post-admission family law experience; High attention to detail; Proven ability to deliver outcomes; Strong interpersonal skills; The ability to work proactively as part of a team and individually; The ability to think critically and work methodically; A passion for family law; A positive and open mind; The ability to communicate and present in a confident and assertive manner; A Driver's Licence; Access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to appear at Court and mediations; The ability to take direction and give instruction when appropriate; Well-developed problem-solving skills and demonstrated lateral thinking. What we offer: Competitive salary, commensurate with experience; Stability and job security with an established and respected practice; A positive and rewarding team culture where great work is recognised and rewarded, and life outside of work is valued; An opportunity to have an impact across the entire business; Health and wellbeing initiatives; and Learning and professional development programs. To be considered for an interview, all candidates must attend to the following by 10 January 2025, forwarding the following to :
Provide a resume; Covering letter addressing the above selection criteria; and Provide three (3) professional referees. Two of these referees should be from the legal profession. #J-18808-Ljbffr