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About LegalVision

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Their innovative business model and custom-built technology empower their lawyers to deliver a faster, higher-quality, and more cost-effective client experience. As a leader in legal services across Australia, LegalVision has supported over 150,000 businesses. Their commitment to excellence has been recognized through prestigious awards, including Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer in 2019 and 2020, and Law Firm of the Year at the 2021 Australasian Law Awards.

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Your role

Joining LegalVision as a Graduate presents a unique opportunity to launch your legal career at Australia’s fastest-growing law firm. As a Graduate, you will play a critical role in bringing their mission to life.

What You’ll Be Doing

Under the supervision of the Practice Leaders and Senior Lawyers, you’ll be communicating with clients and managing matters from your first month! A typical day for graduate lawyers may include:

• Advising clients on video conference calls on a broad range of legal matters (including as part of their industry-leading Legal Advice Consultation service).
• Drafting, reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of a range of commercial legal documentation, including customer and supplier agreements, influencer agreements, intellectual property arrangements, website and e-commerce terms and conditions, privacy policies and other types of legal documents.
• Conducting legal research and providing written advice on the Australian Consumer Law, industry-specific regulatory issues, and privacy questions.
• Contributing to LegalVision's knowledge base and writing articles for their website.
• Participating in firm-wide initiatives such as article writing for their website, attending events organised by their Social Venture Committee, playing lunchtime netball, or enjoying a coffee break at one of Surry Hills' many amazing cafes.

Training & development

You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training focused on technical legal knowledge, matter management, and client service to give you a strong understanding of the legal needs of Australian businesses, in order to provide pragmatic advice.

Benefits

At LegalVision, you will receive the following perks:

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Talented and energetic teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Up to 25 days annual leave per year, plus paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular firm-wide socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant (and dog-friendly!) office environment in Surry Hills, super close to Central Station.

Career progression

The fast-paced nature of the company keeps things exciting, and with your accomplishments constantly on display, you'll be well-positioned for rapid career advancement. LegalVision recognizes and rewards top performers, offering clear pathways for progression into leadership roles. So, if you're an ambitious person eager to carve your path in the professional world, LegalVision is the place to be.

Work-life balance

LegalVision believes in the importance of personal well-being and prioritizes work-life balance for its employees. Their employees can enjoy:

• Apply for a working holiday anywhere in the world of up to two months per trip.
• Receive an additional 5 days of paid leave per year!
• They offer 18 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers, and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Swap national public holidays to other occasions that better align with your religious beliefs and cultural practices.
• You get time off to attend your admission ceremony and commemorate the occasion.

Company culture

LegalVision's mission is to empower the success of every business through proactive, affordable, and commercial legal support. The company prioritizes delivering the best experiences for both clients and its team, emphasizing the importance of membership in serving clients effectively. They maintain a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, actively fostering a welcoming environment where individuals from all backgrounds can bring their authentic selves to work.

To know more about their culture, watch this video.

About you

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified with strong academics: You are a recent law graduate with strong grades and are either already admitted as a Lawyer or will be admitted by the end of June 2024.
• Wants to do things differently and isn’t the average law graduate: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are keen to grow as a lawyer in an innovative NewLaw environment.
• Passionate about the client experience: You are focused on your clients and you’re dedicated to creating experiences that exceed client expectations.
• Personable, empathetic and resilient: You are friendly, warm and professional. You celebrate the ups push through and learn from the downs.
• Cool and calm under pressure: You are an organised and efficient worker, and can effectively manage competing priorities.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• legalvision.com.au/careers
• legalvision.com.au/about-legalvision/