Professionals

Commercial/Litigation Lawyer (2 years PAE)

This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer to join a dynamic, young, successful law firm with offices across southwestern Sydney and a team of vibrant, talented, strategic lawyers.

You will act for clients across a variety of industries as well as individuals.  The lawyer in this role must deliver high quality, high value, timely legal advice and legal services for a number of clients.

You will need demonstrated experience in:

• A variety of Commercial/Litigation law matters
• Attending and participating in conferences and hearings
• Building and developing  client relationships
• Developing and managing own file loads
• Experience using Leap documents & LEAP accounting systems
• Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and workload while maintaining quality and service levels
• Exposure to Workers Compensation & Employment Law
• A meticulous approach with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication skills, influencing skills and commercial strategy skills

Personal Injury Senior Associate

At Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, we pride ourselves on standing apart from the typical law firm, which is why we’re in search of lawyers who do the same.

We’re on the hunt for outstanding legal minds to shape the future of Coutts.

Always pioneering and pushing boundaries in legal services, we are looking for a Senior Associate Personal Injury (PI) Lawyer who embody the following traits:

1. Has a passion for the law.
2. Aspires to be the best in their field —the first lawyer everyone thinks of.
3. Thrives on challenges and is determined in their pursuit of success for their clients.
4. Balances a light-hearted attitude with professionalism.
5. Dedicated to outstanding client service and tangible results

Job tasks and responsibilities

In this role, you’ll represent clients in the area of Personal Injury. Your key responsibilities will include managing and providing insightful reviews of legal advice, particularly in relation to common law damages claims and statutory workers’ compensation benefits. Additionally, you’ll negotiate terms with external parties, ensuring both top-tier service and effective delivery.

You’ll bring to the role:

• Proven experience advising clients on various Personal Injury matters.
• Prior involvement in Personal Injury cases is required.
• A solid grasp of workers’ compensation legislation.
• The ability to negotiate effectively with external providers, ensuring top-notch service delivery.
• Proficiency in working both autonomously and collaboratively within a team.
• Experience in handling and managing a portfolio of cases.
• Familiarity with the Leap software.
• A meticulous approach with a keen eye for detail.

Lawyer – Wills & Estates

We are seeking a dedicated Wills & Estate Lawyer with at least 2 years of post-admission experience (PAE) to join our team. In this role, you will:

• Provide expert advice and assistance on wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning.
• Manage probate and estate administration matters.
• Represent clients in estate disputes and mediation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced legal professionals.
• Developing and managing own file loads
• Handle multiple competing tasks and workload while maintaining quality and service levels

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A minimum of 2 years PAE in Wills & Estate law.
• Strong technical knowledge in estate planning, administration, and litigation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Hold a current New South Wales practising certificate
• NSW drivers license
• Ability to meet KPIs
• Experience using Leap documents & LEAP accounting systems

Paralegal

Our expertise spans Family Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Personal Injury, Wills & Estates, Property Matters, and much more. We’re growing fast, and we’re looking for motivated 3rd and 4th-year Law Students to join us in a casual paralegal role, working at least 3 days per week in our Wollongong office.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic law graduate who:

• Is in their final year of law school and will complete their degree in 2025 or has already completed their law degree.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and research skills.
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Is eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic legal team.
• Must have previous experience in Personal injury and employment law.

Conveyancing Assistant

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our conveyancing team in handling residential and commercial property transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in the legal property sector.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience in conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and property law.
• Proficient in PEXA settlements, stamping, and searching platforms.
• High attention to detail with strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and LEAP.
• Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.