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Estate Lawyer

The Role:

The role will see you working as a Lawyer within our Estate Planning, Estate Litigation and Estate Administration teams.

The role requires initiative and proactivity whilst confidently representing the firm and your clients’ best interest.  It requires a positive work ethic with attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent client services whilst enhancing your reputation in the legal community.

The Applicant:

• A current NSW Practising Certificate
• Minimum 5 years post admission experience
• Proven success in a similar role
• Strong understanding of the Succession Act 2006, Civil Procedure Act 2005, Probate and Administration Act 1898 and associated regulations
• A confident and professional manner
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Confident court room manner
• Experience in drafting correspondence, Wills, Powers of Attorney, Appointments of Enduring Guardian, Affidavits, Statements and other practice area specific documents.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Outstanding MS Suite and typing skills

The Benefits:

• Competitive renumeration
• Flexible work conditions
• Collaborative team environment
• Reward and recognition
• Work life balance

This is a fresh opportunity to be part of a nurturing, progressive and thriving firm. If you are looking for an exciting career move and a chance to flourish in your role, we look forward to meeting with you.

Applications in confidence should be e-mailed to recruitment@ohlaw.com.au including cover letter addressing the criteria and CV.

Commercial Lawyer

The Role

The role will see you working as a part of the Commercial Law Team representing a range of corporate and commercial clients. You will require a thorough knowledge of business structures with experience in business and share transactions, shareholder and unitholder agreements, business succession and corporate law advice. As a member of our Commercial Law Team, you will need to show initiative and proactivity whilst confidently representing the firm and your clients’ best interest. You will have a positive team oriented work ethic and show attention to detail whilst enhancing your reputation in the legal community.

The Applicant:

• Minimum 2 years post admission experience
• Proven success in a similar role
• A confident and professional manner
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Commercially savvy

The Benefits:

• An attractive salary will be negotiated to secure the right applicant
• Flexible work conditions
• Collaborative team environment
• Long term career progression
• Reward and recognition
• Work life balance

This is a long-term opportunity to be part of a nurturing, progressive and thriving firm. If you are looking for an exciting career move and a chance to flourish in your role, we look forward to meeting with you. Applications in confidence should be e-mailed to recruitment@ohlaw.com.au including cover letter addressing the criteria and CV.

Family Lawyer

The Role

The role will see you working as a Family Lawyer within our Family Law team which is supported by our Property, Commercial and Litigation teams. You will be experienced in family and relationship law and competent in advising and advocating in property and parenting matters. The role requires initiative and proactivity whilst confidently representing the firm and your clients’ best interest. It requires a positive work ethic with attention to detail and commitment to providing excellent client services whilst enhancing your reputation in the legal community.

The Applicant:

• Minimum 3 years post admission experience
• Proven success in a similar role
• Strong understanding of the Family Law Act
• A confident and professional manner
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Outstanding MS Suite and typing skills

The Benefits:

• An attractive salary will be negotiated to secure the right applicant
• Flexible work conditions
• Collaborative team environment
• Long term career progression
• Reward and recognition
• Work life balance

This is a long-term opportunity to be part of a nurturing, progressive and thriving firm. If you are looking for an exciting career move and a chance to flourish in your role, we look forward to meeting with you. Applications in confidence should be e-mailed to recruitment@ohlaw.com.au including cover letter addressing the criteria and CV.

Legal Secretary

O’Hearn Lawyers has recommenced the recruitment process to enhance their team. If you are looking to join a firm with a great team culture, that is known to be friendly and supportive with a client-focused approach this is the role for you.

If you are an experienced Legal Secretary who is able to build excellent client rapport and support the smooth operation of all aspects of the firm. This role requires a friendly, motivated applicant with a strong desire to take the lead and work alongside a professional staff.

Benefits for you:

• Flexible hours.
• Hands on position and autonomous role.
• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Recognition for your hard work.

This varied and challenging role will see you responsible for:

• Preparing and filing court documents, letters and other correspondence.
• Attending to Administration of Estates.
• File and diary management.
• Confidently liaising with clients and professional persons.
• General administration duties.

A suitable candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Ability to work efficiently to maximise output and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Confidence in working with and developing client relationships.
• Excellent questioning and listening skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and anticipate future tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Initiative and enthusiasm.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

To be successful in this role you must:

• Be a well-presented team-orientated individual wishing to work in a professional office environment.
• Have a fast and accurate typing speed of not less than 60 words per minute.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, NSW Government online registry and share registry websites.
• Have a sound understanding of court procedures and familiarity with court documents at all levels.
• Have a positive work ethic.
• Be able to work autonomously.
• A team-focused mentality with proven experience of going that extra mile to assist your colleagues.
• Knowledge of Affinity would be an advantage.
• A Justice of the Peace appointment is desirable.

This is a long-term career path opportunity to be part of a progressive and thriving firm which has high expectations, professional and supportive firm culture and a strong commitment to professional standards and client service. If you are looking to building, your legal career in a rewarding firm who values being recognised for your hard work then this is the role for you.

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