Advocate (Fully Remote)

We are looking for a person to independently run your own caseload of conveyancing and commercial matters from instruction to settlement. You will work directly with the Director from day one. This role requires: Proven experience running your own files from start to finish , not assisting on files run by someone else Fluent English and excellent written skills. Nearly all of our work is in writing, and we expect correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in everything you write, including messages and emails. Initiative. You work out the next step and act on it without being told Fast, self-directed learning. Initial training is provided, but you must quickly get across Australian practice through your own research and study. We will provide some resources but independent research skills are required in this role at all times. This role is not for you if you need close supervision, wait to be told what to do next, or send written work without proofreading it. Your application is our first sample of your work. Applications with errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation will not be considered. You do not need Australian experience, but you must have managed your own files in a legal setting. Key Responsibilities Running your files Independently manage a caseload of conveyancing and commercial matters from instruction to settlement. Prepare contracts, settlement statements, PEXA workspaces, and duty lodgements accurately and on time Work out the next required step on a file without being told, and action it, including diarising or calendaring follow-up dates, reminders, and deadlines without prompting Keep a running view of where every file stands and what is due next, so nothing sits idle waiting for someone else to notice Juggle multiple live files at once, prioritising effectively when deadlines compete Communication Communicate directly with clients by phone and email, explaining next steps, chasing documents, managing expectations, and keeping files moving Liaise professionally with agents, banks, and opposing solicitors to resolve issues as they arise Follow up proactively with clients, agents, and other solicitors when a response is overdue, rather than waiting for the Director to notice and chase it Draft routine client and third-party correspondence for review or direct sending, depending on the matter Write clear, accurate, professional correspondence with correct grammar and punctuation in every email and message, and proofread everything before it goes out Accuracy and compliance Maintain meticulous attention to detail across dates, figures, and compliance requirements (AML/CTF, trust accounting basics) Track and manage critical dates, limitation periods, and settlement deadlines across all active files, flagging any at risk well in advance Keep matter management systems and file records accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all times Handle sensitive client, financial, and identification information with strict confidentiality and discretion Initiative and learning Identify potential issues early and bring solutions, not just questions, to the Director Use and adapt quickly to firm software and systems Teach yourself the relevant areas of Australian law and practice, using the initial training as a foundation and your own research and study to build on it Escalate complex or high-risk issues to the Director promptly, with your proposed approach #J-18808-Ljbffr Garg Lawyers