Bilingual Litigation Lawyer (Cantonese)

Full Job Description

Your Primary Goal

As a Bilingual Litigation Lawyer at the leading multicultural law firm in Australia, your primary goal is to effectively represent and protect your client's interests in legal disputes. You will specialize in managing litigation matters, including civil, commercial, and sometimes criminal litigation, while providing accurate legal advice and advocating for your client's best interests.

Company Overview

Founded in 2020, the firm is committed to delivering exceptional legal services with a focus on acknowledging truth-seeking, comprehensive, and timely solutions, and abiding by the highest standards of law and ethics. The firm is renowned for its dedication to understanding the client's needs and providing tailored multicultural legal guidance.

Job Responsibilities

• Legal Advice: Provide comprehensive legal advice to clients on various litigation matters, ensuring that clients are well-informed of their legal options.

• Case Management: Manage a caseload of litigation matters from initial instruction through to resolution, including civil, commercial, and occasional criminal litigation cases.

• Court Representation: Represent clients in court hearings, tribunals, mediations, and arbitrations, effectively advocating for their interests and presenting compelling arguments.

• Legal Document Preparation: Prepare and draft legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, statements of claim, defense statements, discovery documents, and briefs to Counsel, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.

• Due Diligence: Conduct due diligence investigations to ensure all necessary information is gathered and analyzed thoroughly, enhancing the effectiveness of litigation strategies.

• Dispute Resolution: Explore opportunities for resolving disputes outside of court through negotiation, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution methods, striving for cost-effective solutions.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to all legal regulations, professional standards, and ethical guidelines pertinent to litigation.

• Client Relations : Maintain regular communication with clients, providing updates on case developments, addressing their concerns, and ensuring clear and effective communication in both English and Chinese Cantonese.

• Legal Research: Stay current with changes in family law regulations and precedents, conducting legal research to support case strategies that are sensitive to the needs of bilingual clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law from an accredited institution.
• Admitted to practice law in Queensland and a member in good standing with the Queensland Law Society.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing family lawyer, specializing in family law matters.
• Proficiency in both English and Chinese Cantonese languages, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Australian family law regulations and procedures.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy skills, with the ability to navigate cultural nuances.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload effectively, with great attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, especially Chinese Cantonese-speaking clients.

Working Schedule

• Hybrid setup (flexible policy of remote work or work from home for senior lawyers)

Benefits We Offer

• Generous salary and bonus package (commensurate with experience)
• Quality clients from multicultural backgrounds based across several industries
• Join a strong team of experienced legal professionals and administration staff
• Varied, stimulating work with client contact and a friendly and supportive team
• Competitive salary with a flexible work schedule
• Promotion options for professional development
• Industry networking events and payment for membership fees of professional associations