To be a part of our team is to understand our history & contribute to a legacy of service, excellence and care.
What it’s like to work at Corney & Lind
We understand the importance of life-giving community; of safe and healthy workspaces and businesses that shape lives and culture.
Choosing a career path at Corney & Lind Lawyers, will give you a real opportunity to integrate your work with your faith and be of service to a broad range of people, enterprises and institutions (especially faith based charitable institutions – churches, schools and public benevolent institutions), grow your skills with care and diligence, refine your outlook of daily life and help you make a difference in your community.
Our staff enjoy significant flexibility in their place of work with new work from home and other remote working policies and practice applying for the benefit of all lawyers and management staff.
Join the team
Here is where you will find our current roles listed below. We believe in the saying that “there is the right person, at the right time”. So if the possibility of working with an energtic group of people has sparked some interest, please drop a note to admin@corneyandlind.com.au and let’s start a conversation about what might be possible.
Alternatively send a note to one of our senior team members directly. Their email address is usually in this form [first name.lastname]@corneyandlind.com.au.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Current Vacancies
**NEW – Commercial or Not-for-Profit & Charity Lawyer (2 to 3 years PAE)
Company Corney & Lind is looking for an innovative and driven Lawyer to join our busy and growing Not for Profit and Charity team based in either our Brisbane (Herston, Qld 4006) or Sydney office (North Ryde, NSW 2113).
About the role Our team continues to get busier, and we therefore need some more hands on deck!
We’re looking for a full time lawyer with at least 2 to 3 years of PAE, with general corporate or commercial law experience (ideally with demonstrated experience in transactional work, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance advice and property matters). Experience in supporting the legal needs of charities and not-for-profit organisations will be well regarded but is not essential – we can teach you everything you need to know.
The team is very collaborative, flexible and fun – we enjoy working hard while maintaining a true work / life balance. It’s therefore very important to us that the successful candidate is personable, approachable and inclusive. Depending on your seniority, you will have the freedom to maintain your autonomy while being well-supported and having the Director access that you need.
Our team is always looking to innovate and streamline our processes, so we welcome your input and participation in this regard. The role is specifically designed for growth within our firm, with promotion opportunity available.
About you Our successful team member will:
- Have at least 2 to 3 years PAE
- Have experience in corporate/commercial law
- Be able to work with a level of autonomy and as part of a team
- Strong technical capability and attention to detail, whilst never losing sight of the “big picture” and your client’s desired outcomes
- Be driven, innovative and a collaborative team player
- Believe in working hard and having fun while we do so.
The firm Corney & Lind Lawyers Pty Ltd is a medium sized law firm based in Brisbane and Sydney. The company group has a team of around 33 people (based in Brisbane, Sydney and Fiji) who provide services to our clients across many practice areas such as corporate/commercial law, charity law, litigation, criminal law, family law and PI law.
We have a particular focus on employee wellbeing – we believe in budget expectations that are healthy and reasonable, and offer flexible working arrangements. Our lawyers are also active in volunteering across a number of not-for-profits and charities, and we provide varied opportunities to help get our lawyers involved in this kind of volunteering if they wish to do so.
We provide top quality legal solutions that deliver just, redemptive outcomes for our clients. Our advice is tailored and suitable to the real-world position that our clients find themselves in.
We have a very friendly staff cohort and don’t take ourselves too seriously. If this sounds like you, please apply using the details below – remember we are just as interested in who you are and what’s important to you, as we are in your legal experience!
How to apply Application | Attach your resume, cover letter and academic transcript for all university degrees in an email to Diana Olsson, HR Manager.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Diana on (07) 3252 0011.
Salary depending on experience.
Paralegal
Role: Paralegal
Firm Vision: To provide advice and solutions that deliver just, redemptive outcomes for our clients.
Purpose and responsibilities: To provide Paralegal / Admin Support to our Senior Lawyers:
- Assist Senior Lawyers with day-to-day operations of files/clients management
- Manage various databases of information
- Prepare documentation for court, client meetings and general correspondence
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Criteria:
- Organisational ability
- High attention to details regarding data entry
- Computer skills in Microsoft office suite, word and excel a must
- Willingness to work in a team; and
- takes responsibility for allocated tasks
- Shows initiative in file management
Remuneration: Depends on experience
Commencement Date: Immediate start
Application: Attach Resume and Cover Letter in email to Diana Olsson, HR Manager
Your application needs to address how you would work with and contribute to our values – Service, Care & Excellence.
Note only successful applicants will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- paralegal/legal administration experience (preferred)
- customer service (desirable)