Experienced Lawyer (PAE 5+ Years)

Advocate Lawyers is seeking an experienced lawyer (PAE 5+ Years) to join our growing firm and are looking to shape the position around the skills and expertise brought by the successful candidate. We want to help build your practice in a supportive and positive workplace. Project Location(s): Kingston / Hobart Education: Relevant tertiary qualifications Compensation: Commensurate with experience We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience across a range of areas or is a specialist – we will make the role fit the right candidate;
• Can take complex legal concepts and deliver practical advice to clients;
• Enjoys autonomy but thrives in a team environment;
• Effectively manages client requirements and expectations; and
• Enjoys working with clients to build long-term relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing legal advice and representation to clients. We are a general practice which means we need lawyers to cover a variety of areas that may include but is not limited to property and conveyancing, commercial, estate planning, estate administration, family law and civil litigation;
• Communicating with clients and other legal professionals;
• Providing exceptional customer service to clients and practitioners;
• Mentoring junior staff and assisting with business development;
• Working with support staff to achieve legal goals for the client and the business;
• Keeping abreast of changes in relevant laws and regulations.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with salary linked to agreed income targets rather than daily billable hours.
• Enjoy a positive workplace culture where you will be valued, respected and supported.
• Achieve a healthy work-life balance with part-time work options available.
• Hybrid in-office and work from home options by negotiation. Please note that we are unable to consider out-of-area applications due to the nature of the work requiring regular in-office attendance for appointments.
• Access professional development opportunities to support your continuous learning and professional growth.

ABOUT OUR FIRM As the practice is a general law firm, we are interested in practitioners with experience across a range of areas, whether general practice or specialists, and we will make the right candidate fit as we are interested in experienced practitioners who will fit our team. We have offices in Kingston and Hobart but are presently looking for practitioners looking to make Kingston their base office. We will consider part-time arrangements as well as a balance of in-office and remote work based on individual circumstances and business needs. At Advocate Lawyers, we offer a supportive culture where you can grow your practice and reap the rewards. If you have a positive outlook, enjoy working in a team and want to do work that helps people, then we’d love to speak to you. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to our recruitment email making sure to note the position in the subject line. #J-18808-Ljbffr