Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors is an expanding litigation and transactional law practice based in Western and North Western Sydney. With over two decades of solid success in litigation in various jurisdictions throughout NSW and Australia, two new positions are available in our expanding litigation teams.The Firm conducts litigation in a wide variety of jurisdictions including:CrimeFamily LawFamily ProvisionsCorporationsBuilding and ConstructionLand and EnvironmentEquityVarious Appellant JurisdictionsCommercialWe are seeking applications for a solicitor with 1+ years post admission experience (PAE) and up to 5 years PAE or a soon to be admitted law graduate to join our team of enthusiastic and successful young lawyers.You will be expected to provide peer review of matters and have conduct of your own matters to a very high standard expected by the Firm. Appearances in various courts including the Federal Circuit and Family Court, Local, District and Supreme Court will be required. It would be an advantage if you have run defended hearings in any one of these jurisdictions.Salary is negotiable with experience.Working in a team of dynamic solicitors you will require the following Skills, Qualifications & Experience:Motivated, professional self-starter who can manage criminal law and civil law and general practice files from initial interview until completion.Working knowledge of the Family Law Act, UCPR, Criminal Procedure Act, Federal Court Rules, and Court process (an expectation that you know how to converse with Rules and apply them).Strong analytical and research skills.Advocacy skills with capacity to conduct appearances and hearings in all courts.A career-focused individual who employs accuracy and commitment.Outstanding client management and communication skills.Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.Strong negotiation experience and strategic skills.Professional presentation, focus, and attitude.The ability to work as an independent practitioner handling own files within a supportive team environment.You will have the support of the Principal of the practice in a friendly practice environment which cares about people.The main litigation office of the Firm is based at Blacktown; however, the position will involve appearances in jurisdictions both throughout NSW and from time to time interstate.Please reply in the first instance with a covering letter and resume addressed to our Principal as follows:Michael Vassili – Principal Solicitor#J-18808-Ljbffr
