Description
We are a firm that specializes in acting on commercial mortgage advances throughout Australia. We are looking for an experienced commercial litigator to take over the enforcement of defaulting loans.
With a premium reputation forged over 23 years by doing the one thing extremely well. Our reputation is second none in the commercial mortgage field.
Although we have physical offices in Sydney and Tewantin (Qld) we are in essence a virtual firm. We achieve this by using Actionstep, Google, Docusign & PEXA and other cloud based applications.
This is a work from home position. We have built our firm to allow for maximum flexibility, the least amount of stress and the highest possible paycheck.
We pay you a weekly base salary but your remuneration is based on a generous percentage of your earnings. This means you have no boss - only colleagues. We will strive to help you reach your fee earning goals. You will be assigned a paralegal and, as your practice grows, a junior associate solcitor to assist you.
You will have conduct of your own matters and be a director of the firm. This will be under the close supervision and training of our Managing Partner, Kate Cooper. As your confidence grows you will rely on her less and less. Kate is one of the most experienced mortgage enforcement solcitors in the country so you will be learning fromt he best.
Fee share is calculated and paid weekly. Your base salary will be $120,000 (gross). You will receive a 30% commission on fees recovered. Once you reach your stride (3-6 months depending upon your xperience), your earnings will be between $150-$250k depending upon how much work you choose to take on.
We are a warm and collegial workplace. Our solicitor directors closely collaborate with one another. Nevertheless you will run your own matters, have your own clients and be able to work at your own pace. This gives you the autonomy of a sole practitioner without the downsides of having to manage a practice with everything which that entails.
Your paralegal will do the administrative work (file opening, searches, calling to chase documents etc) your associate will do the first draft of pleadings and file documents with the court . We have a dedicated bookkeepers who does all billing and trust accounts. We have another bookkeeper who handles all disbursements and receipts. We have an Operations Partner who handles systems, precedents, and recruitment. We have very experienced practitioners who oversee the running of the firm.
If this sounds attractive to you and you want to learn more please submit your resume today.