Solicitor (3-5yrs PAE)

Life at PICA Group

We asked our people what made working at PICA special, and they highlighted that we offer a sense of Belonging, we have Flexible ways of working, we’re Making a Difference every day, your career journey provides Challenge and Growth, and you’ll enjoy our PICA Perks.

About the role

We are on the lookout for a dedicated and highly motivated Solicitor to join our Kemps Petersons Legal team in Melbourne CBD.  This role is a full-time permanent position. Reporting to the Senior Solicitor, you will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management of a variety of legal matters across multiple jurisdictions working in debt recovery, strata recoveries, insolvency, commercial and civil litigation.

Objectives

• Assist in the drafting, reviewing, and editing of legal documents including contracts, agreements, and legal correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to support senior solicitors and provide accurate advice and guidance to clients.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, effectively communicating legal advice and providing timely updates on case progress.
• Assist in the management of cases, including organising and maintaining case files, preparing court documents, and coordinating with external parties such as courts, opposing counsel and experts.
• Ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards by conducting thorough legal research, staying up to date with changes in legislation and providing recommendations to ensure compliance in client matters.

About you

• Ideally you will have 3-5 years’ post-admission experience and a current practising certificate, preferably with experience in debt recovery, strata recoveries, insolvency, commercial and civil litigation.
• Previous experience managing your own litigation files.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, drafting and attention to detail.
• You’re known for outstanding client service and communication skills (written & verbal).
• You can professionally and sensitively deal with clients and third parties.
• Knowledge of practice and procedure of Magistrates/Local, Supreme and Federal Courts.
• If you want to be the “glue” for our tribe and are a genuinely a nice person who is always willing to pitch in when the chips are down, then we will consider you!

We are a hardworking team, who pride ourselves on being loyal, supportive and we always work with the highest integrity.

About Us

If you haven’t heard of PICA Group, check us out: http://picagroup.com.au/, I think you’ll be impressed.  We have over 700 staff and 30 branches along the east coast, from Far North Queensland down to Tasmania.  We’re undergoing an exciting transformation, investing heavily in new products, technology and people initiatives – it’s a great time to join. Still not convinced? Check out what our employees have to say about working at PICA on Glassdoor A 4.6 star rating is nothing to sneeze at.

What we can offer you!

• Flexibility – Hybrid work schedules working from home five days each fortnight
• A Day Off – On your birthday because you deserve it!
• Benefits - Paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, hospital excess coverage, discounted fitness memberships, and study leave, to name a few.

How to apply

If you're ready for that next step in your career and want to join an industry leader at an exciting period of transformation, please apply via the link. At PICA we value diversity and encourage a speak up culture where our people bring their whole selves to work to enhance community living for all.

For up-to-date information about PICA Group, visit us:

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https://picagroup.com.au/

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