Careers

Senior Commercial Legal Assistant

We currently have an opportunity for a career minded Commercial senior legal assistant seeking a dynamic role. We will consider adapting the role to a full time position or alternatively, part time (school hours considered) of 21 hours per week. The stand out candidate will be committed to providing exceptional 1:1 support to a senior practitioner in our Commercial department.

Responsibilities will include:

Generating commercial documents
Preparation of initial letters and costs disclosures
Diary management and scheduling appointments
File management (electronic) including accurate naming of documents, emails & correspondence
Time recording, billing and account management
General administrative duties including scanning, filing, copying and printing
Answering and directing calls from clients and stakeholders
Management of financial matters pertaining to clients (monitoring payments and debtor follow up) 

Skills and Experience

Experience as a senior Commercial legal assistan
Familiarity with Affinity
Sound skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
Exceptional written and interpersonal skills
Ability to work within a team and display initiative
Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
Rigorous attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness
Exemplary client and practitioner management 

Values and benefits

Aughtersons Lawyers value work-life balance and believe in fostering a positive, understanding and supportive work environment.

Structured forum to contribute and share ideas within the workplace
Regular social functions
Supportive management structure and access to an Employee Assistance Program

To apply

If you are interested in this role and you meet our criteria, please send your resume and cover letter to employment@aughtersons.com.au

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Property Lawyer
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property lawyer to join our dynamic team.  Having operated for over sixty years in the eastern suburbs, Aughtersons enjoys a strong reputation as an established and highly regarded legal firm with a commitment of service excellence to its valued clientele.

The role
We are looking for an experienced and tech savvy Property lawyer to join our vibrant team of dedicated practitioners and support staff.  The role offers a challenging and varied scope of work covering all aspects of Property Law including:

Autonomously running the day to day carriage of matters whilst providing effective and efficient advice and support to clientele
Building close working relationship with our business partners, clientele and practice group
Review and advice of residential, commercial and off-the-plan contracts
Review and advise on retirement village contracts
SRO duty exemption and concession applications
Acquisition and disposition of property through trusts (including superannuation funds)
Development projects across broad-acre, or multi-story mixed use developments.
Joint Venture Agreements or Co-ownership agreements
Loan Agreements and mortgage documentation
Sale of rural or agricultural property with attached transfers of water rights

The position requires outstanding organisational skills, acute attention to detail and enthusiasm for property law.

The benefits

Be front-facing with clients, with scope to expand and develop your preferred areas of interest.
Aughtersons Lawyers offer their solicitors competitive market salary and financial incentives.
Dedicated support staff and a friendly, inclusive culture.

 The candidate

5+ years post admission experience in a similar role
Strong inter personal skills to build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships
Proactive team member aligned with the firm’s values
Rigorous attention to detail and commitment to service excellence

To apply

If you are interested in this role, please send a cover letter and resume to employment@aughtersons.com.au

We wish to thank you for your interest and advise that only successful applicants will be contacted.