Maggie Lam & Associates Solicitors
Established in 1999, we are a boutique law firm located in the heart of CBD Sydney specialising in property law, conveyancing and commercial/retail leasing. We are currently looking for a law graduate or a recently qualified lawyer to join our friendly, supportive and professional team on a full-time or part-time basis.
What we are looking for in a candidate –
· A law graduate who has completed, or is in the process of completing, their Practical Legal Training (PLT) or a recently qualified lawyer
· Strong interest in pursuing a career in property law, conveyancing and commercial/retail leasing as well as, to a lesser extent, wills and estates
· Competent knowledge of the conveyancing process as well as the relevant legislation, including the Conveyancing Act, Real Property Act, Retail Leases Act and Strata Schemes Management Act, Duties Act and relevant case laws
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills as well as drafting and negotiation skills
· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise tasks effectively and manage deadlines
· Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
· Proficiency in legal research as well as property information search through information brokers such as InfoTrack
· High attention to detail and accuracy in work, including property settlement calculations
· A can-do attitude and a pro-active approach in learning and professional development
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team
· Prior work experience in conveyancing and leasing (including familiarity with PEXA) would be an advantage (though not mandatory)
· Ability to speak a second language, including Cantonese/Mandarin, would be an advantage (though not mandatory)
· Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards
The role – the key responsibilities include:
· Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on contracts for the sale of land
· Drafting wills, powers of attorney and appointment of enduring guardianship
· Drafting leases
· Drafting emails to clients, solicitors etc
· Reviewing strata reports
· Legal research
· All aspects of a conveyancing transaction, including all work from pre-contract stage through to settlement (sale/purchase)
· Preparation of documents for stamp duty assessment, First Home Buyer Assistance Scheme etc
· Administrative tasks including database and file management
· Preparing applications for Probate and Letters of Administration
· Staying up-to-date with the changes in the relevant laws and cases
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