Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients. We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business. THE ROLE & THE TEAM We are recruiting for an Associate to join Hicksons|Hunt &Hunt in the in the Property and Estates team. Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction, makes Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt an ideal environment to advance your legal career. This role will be based in our North Ryde office. WHAT YOU BRING Strong technical knowledge of the law including, strong understanding of legislation, case law and procedures relevant to practice area Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills The ability to manage and advise on conveyancing and property law files from contract to settlement Experience providing legal support and guidance to conveyancers, ensuring smooth resolutions and excellent client outcomes Demonstrates initiative and willingness to assist where requested Ability to work as part of a team Evidence of thought leadership and innovation driving continuous improvement WHY CHOOSE HICKSONS| HUNT&HUNT? Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, we capture innovative ideas from our people to build on our business; we welcome your creative ideas to optimize the way we work. We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs. Supporting you: Potential unearthed – We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program. The right resources – Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best. Flexi-work options –We understand life is not 1 size fits all. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more. Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture. Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt Benefits – 16 weeks parental leave for eligible employees, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing. Life at Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program. Awards – The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt has been recognised ABA employer of choice winners (2020, 2023, & 2024). To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager Hicksons handles the personal information of employment applicants in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and its Privacy Policy. By submitting an application for employment with Hicksons you agree that Hicksons may collect, handle and use your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy > Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.