It's all about you

What kind of firm would you like to work for? One where your input is valued and your work is rewarded? Where innovation is welcomed? Where it’s understood that life doesn’t begin and end with work?

If you answered yes to the above, Swaab Attorneys could be the place for you.

At Swaab, we work hard to make sure that our staff are being challenged and enjoy coming in to work each day.

We understand that to keep our talented people happy we need to offer them more than just interesting work, we need to give them an incentive to do a good job.

Staff Benefits

Charitable

We encourage and foster generosity of spirit. Our lawyers have the opportunity to provide those less fortunate with legal services, through our affiliation with the Public Interest Legal Clearing House (PILCH). We also have a full calendar of events that we participate in annually as part of our commitment to giving back to the community. These include our Masterchef style bake-off for Australia's Biggest Morning Tea and hair colouring, or for the braver among us, shaving, for the World's Biggest Shave. We encourage our staff to come to us with ideas for fundraising and when our staff do participate in charitable events, the firm matches their dollar donations.

Social

We understand that all work and no play makes us all a little dull! Each month at Swaab we hold staff lunches, these lunches are hosted by our CEO Bronwyn Pott (who does most of the cooking!) and allow all our staff to get together and catch up over a meal made by our very own people. We also hold weekly Friday night drinks in our resident Swaabucks and every two months a department around the firm hosts a larger themed event, one recent example was a sporting event which consisted of Wii bowling and tennis competitions, darts and our staff turning out in their favourite sporting team's kit.

Respectful

At Swaab respect for each other and the different skill sets we posses are paramount to the services we provide to our clients. Respect is one of our core firm values and is recognised during performance development and factored in to the criteria around other firm incentive programs. We encourage open communication between all levels of staff and expect all our staff's opinions to be listened to and respected.

Active

We love to see our staff getting out and being active. For those amongst us that have a gym membership the firm commits $500 a year towards gym memberships. Our staff also participate in group fitness activities such as boxing which the firm also subsidises. The Firm holds the belief that everything we do is a partnership and that a co-contribution demonstrates a commitment of both the firm and the individual.

Innovative

We also believe in our staff being equipped with the right tools to be able to do their jobs to the best of their ability. We have recently given all our management and legal staff iPads. The iPads enable our people to become flexible workers when they are on the road or travelling and also allows them to be efficient in meetings, conferences and seminars where note taking can be an arduous process. We encourage our staff to share applications that will further enhance innovation and efficiency and hold a monthly 'ideas exchange' to encourage utilisation and innovation.

Rewarding

We like nothing more than recognising our staff for the great jobs they are doing. Each quarter we announce and reward our Swaab Superstars. Swaab Superstars come out of legal, administration and support staff and are rewarded for their commitment, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation and generosity of spirit. We also reward loyalty with every one of our employees being rewarded for every year they spend with the firm. Every 'Swaabiversary' is celebrated with flowers and gifts, and from year 3, Service awards include Tiffany gifts and other substantial items.

Encouraging

We encourage all our staff to embrace lifelong learning, providing generous annual training budgets which are augmented by education grants available on request. We encourage everyone to attend conferences and seminars that will broaden their skill set and are committed to contributing to higher education fees where we see a real benefit to both the employer and the firm, supporting our people with paid study and exam leave and reimbursed tuition fees. Our CEO and Managing Partner are always happy to discuss our education philosophy and further education opportunities. Our informal training covers a number of self development topics and is normally delivered via our 'lunch and learn' seminars.

Mind, Body and Spirit – Wellbeing program

Swaab encourages our employees to have a balanced life, believing that this contributes to their capacity and capability in the workplace as well as their wellbeing in general. Our 'Mind Body Spirit' program was created to encourage balanced life practices and covers topics as diverse as financial management, healthy eating, and lifelong learning.

Current Opportunites

Corporate/Commercial Precedents Lawyer

Swaab Attorneys is looking for an experienced senior lawyer to assist in providing drafting and precedent support to the Corporate and Commercial practice team.

Corporate/Commercial Precedents Lawyer
Part-time Role

6 month contract


Swaab Attorneys is looking for an experienced senior lawyer to assist in providing drafting and precedent support to the Corporate and Commercial practice team.

Swaab Attorneys is a commercial law firm located in the heart of Sydney.  We've been helping businesses grow for over 30 years assisting our clients on corporate law, property transactions, employment of staff or contractors, franchising, intellectual property, commercial transactions, litigation and insolvency.  The firm also includes a substantial private client practice, focussed on family law and estate planning.

Swaab has been named Best Australian Law Firm (revenue less than $50 million) and Best NSW Firm at the 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards.  This is Swaab's third consecutive win in the Best Australian Law Firm (revenue less than $50 million) category, displaying the exceptional consistency in which we approach client matters.  Swaab were the only law firm to be nominated for the Best NSW Firm, winning this award has established our position at the peak of professional service providers.

In this role you will be responsible for updating and maintaining the existing precedents and drafting and developing additional precedents in plain English style across the Corporate and Commercial group.  You will work closely with the partners and lawyers in the team to drive precedent development and ensure highest quality service to clients.  You will also assist in keeping the practice across legal and market developments in the practice area and update the practice area precedents accordingly.

We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role or as a Corporate or Commercial Associate or Senior Associate within the Corporate/Commercial group of a highly regarded firm.

The successful candidate will have a desire to provide technically excellent work.  Ideally you will have excellent functional knowledge of the Corporations Act and typical corporate and commercial transactions.  You will have excellent drafting skills, a strong understanding of transactional documents and issues as well as an understanding of general commercial law and contractual principles.

Previous experience in a precedent or knowledge management role would be an advantage.  The position would suit someone who is seeking a challenging role, on a part-time basis with flexibility in the hours and days worked.

The role offers a competitive remuneration package and the benefits that come with working in a well respected and recognised firm. 

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

For further information contact Patricia Hughes on 02 9233 5544.

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Personal Assistant/WP Family Law - Senior Role

Swaab Attorneys is looking for an experienced legal secretary to join our thriving family law practice.

Personal Assistant/WP Family Law - Senior Role

Swaab Attorneys is looking for an experienced legal secretary to join our thriving family law practice.

Swaab Attorneys is a commercial law firm located in the heart of Sydney. We've been helping businesses grow for over 30 years assisting our clients on property transactions, business model structures, employment of staff or contractors, franchising, intellectual property, commercial transactions, corporate law, litigation and insolvency.  The firm also includes a substantial private client practice, focussed on family law and estate planning.

Swaab has been named Best Australian Law Firm (revenue less than $50 million) and Best NSW Firm at the 2012 BRW Client Choice Awards.   In 2011 we were the only Law Firm recognised by the Great Place To Work Institute in its list of Australia's top 50 employers.  Swaab is a values driven organisation and our people are at the centre of everything we do.
The key responsibilities of this role are to support up to three authors, including a senior partner of this leading family law practice.

This role will involve transcribing dictation, preparing documentation and forms, handling correspondence, liaising with clients and internal departments, diary and email management, timesheets, monthly billings, file management, opening and closing files, co-ordinating meetings, seminars, presentations and other administrative tasks.

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 5 years legal secretarial experience, advanced MS Word, intermediate Excel and PowerPoint skills, high level of initiative, practiced prioritisation and organisational skills, very high attention to detail, a pro-active 'can do' attitude and a willingness to be a vital team member within a busy team.  Knowledge of family law matters is essential.
 
The role offers a competitive remuneration package and the benefits that come with working in a well respected and recognised firm.

All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.

For further information contact Patricia Hughes on 02 9233 5544.

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