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Are you someone who wants to cement your place in the legal industry and have an in-depth knowledge of Family Law?

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to join our North Geelong-based progressive and multidisciplinary company within our family law division of our legal team.  Working alongside our accounting, financial planning and NDIS plan management teams, we are on the hunt for a junior lawyer to join our highly skilled, collaborative and supportive legal team.

Working from our spacious, open-plan, light-filled and newly refurbished office in the Federal Mills Business Precinct, you will find yourself at home surrounded by luscious indoor greenery, forward-thinking team members and real people from real walks of life.

Joining our growing legal team, this is a full-time position for a dynamic, person-centred person who is committed to making a difference.  You will be the go-to team member for assisting our Family Law department, be a wizard in drafting and preparing documents and provide the highest level of client satisfaction, all while supporting the head of the department.

About you!

We don’t want just another person to add to the ‘staff’/. We want a team member, someone who is looking for a workplace to call home.  To truly succeed in this role, you must be enthusiastic, driven, self-motivated, thrive when working as a team, have initiative and be meticulous.  Most of all, we’re looking for someone who has a ‘yes, can do and willing to learn’ attitude.

So, what does a typical day in the life of a junior lawyer look like?  While we can guarantee no two games will be the same, this could be you…

• Assisting our Family Law team;
• Liaising with clients and third-party stakeholders;
• Drafting and preparing a wide range of court documents, including affidavits, statements of claim and submissions;
• Attending client meetings, mediations and court hearings;
• Conducting legal research; and 
• General office duties as required.

Key Selection Criteria

• A minimum of 1 – 2 years of working experience in a law firm is desirable, however first-time lawyers will also be considered;
• Hold a current Victorian Legal Practicing Certificate;
• Have a proactive approach to learning and adapting to changes in our practising areas of laws and regulations;
• Knowledge and experience using LEAP (or similar platform) is preferable;
• Strong work ethic, a keen analytical mind, and unwavering determination to succeed;
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; and
• Rights to work in Australia

Extra desirable requirements would look like… Acceptance of the Canny ethos “all people all walks of life” and a determination to treat all people who interact with our office, in any capacity, with great respect in line with our ethos.

• Ability to work well with all team members in all divisions, inclusive of all personalities, in line with our Canny Culture;
• Contribute to the maintenance of effective communication channels;
• Identify and communicate to your manager any issues or concerns impacting upon your performance and also make suggestions that will improve service quality;
• Willingness to participate in the development and implementation of any new programs or projects and
• Self-motivation to continually update skills and knowledge by participating in training and education and reading professional publications.

What is our point of difference?

We are a family-owned business that has been operating for over 60 years, helping our clients from near and far.  We are passionate about the community we work and live in and actively support our clients and local businesses.

We celebrate personal growth, thrive on learning and embrace diversity and inclusion in our constantly evolving team.

We are strong advocates for workplace flexibility, whether that be in the form of working from home or ensuring that you are front and centre at your child’s awards assembly.

Salary + Applying!

Salary will be paid commensurate with experience; however, an indicative commencement range would be: $70,000 – $90,000.

To be considered for this position with our team, please ensure both a cover letter and resume are supplied to hello@cannygroup.com.au.

Applications close: Wednesday 4th January 2025.