Solicitor

Full time Criminal Law Family Law General Practice Property Law Wills & Estates Law

Job Description

Kennedy & Cooke have been established since 1974. They have seven offices along the South Coast, from Nowra in the North to Merimbula in the South. 

They provide most legal services, across a broad range of fields and to a wide range of clientele, from individuals to large corporations and businesses. Services include conveyancing, family law, criminal law, wills and estates, business succession planning,  commercial disputes and family provision claims.

The successful candidate will be based in the Ulladulla office, working closely with a senior lawyer and professional onsite support staff to assist you. 

Skills and experience 

The role entails a diverse range of skill sets, responsibilities and rewarding challenges that should include but are not limited to:

  • Court appearances 
  • Reviewing documents and drafting correspondence
  • Preparing and filing court documents
  • Liaising with clients and other third parties
  • Dispute resolution work
  • File management

Successful candidates should also:

  • be organised, efficient, motivated with a strong work ethic
  • be a team player willing to work in a close knit team
  • have common sense and apply it day to day tasks
  • posses effective time management skill

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, passionate and results driven individual looking to combine legal practice with living in a beautiful coastal town. 

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:
  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • How many years' experience do you have as a solicitor?
  • How many years' experience do you have in criminal & civil law?
  • How many years' experience do you have in family law?
  • Which of the following legal practice management software do you have experience with?
  • Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
  • Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

Firm or Organisation Name

Kennedy & Cooke Lawyers

Contact Name

Mathew Vincent

Email Address

ulladulla@kennedycooke.com.au

Telephone

0244551655

Job Level

Any level

Sector

Legal services

Country

Australia

State

New South Wales