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Lane Buck & Higgins

Why Lane Buck & Higgins

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We are a large regional law firm who offers a broad range of legal services and have clients who have been with the firm for generations.

Our principal solicitor has run the practice for nearly thirty years now, and the firm is one of the oldest in the state of Western Australia

This benefits you.

  • No more traffic jambs on the way to work.
  • Many regional properties are big enough for a dog/horse/motorbike.
  • A regional community allows you to get to know your clients outside of work hours, and you have a better understanding of who they are.
  • You gain quality experience in many fields of law.
  • Our systems and processes are proven to work. 
  • The coast is now a holiday again.
  • You actually know the owners of the business.
  • Your training will be of a high standard and your skill sets will be transferable.
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Let’s Grow Together

 

The options for career growth are only limited by you. Some of our staff are bank managers who started as receptionists, business owners who started as law graduates, paralegals who started as legal secretaries.

 

We have staff who have come off full time to look after young families, and continue to work part time.

 

We have staff who started in human resources, or accounting, who now work in the legal space.

 

We have four locations, and started from one.

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General Practice Lawyer/Paralegal

Lane, Buck & Higgins, Lawyers, is looking to employ a general practice lawyer /paralegal. (Commercial Law, Wills and Administration of Estates, Family Law)

 

Lane Buck and Higgins is the oldest continuous law firm in Western Australia and has been around over 100 years. We are still here because we care for our clients and provide high quality, value for money services to them.

 

The role will involve travel between Narrogin and Katanning and both communities offer great access to schools, hospitals and sporting facilities, opportunities to own large country residences, and are the major centres in the Great Southern area.  Narrogin is within a short car trip (2 hours or so) of Perth City, the Margaret River Region, and Albany/the south coast. Katanning is a little further from Perth (3 hours in the car) and Albany and the South Coast are within easy reach.

 

You will occupy positions of responsibility within the firm and be directly responsible to the principal lawyer who has over 30 years’ experience running the firm.

 

The position is full-time and the successful Applicant will have an active set of files from day one, within a firm that has a good reputation throughout the community that you will work in.

 

Preference will be given to candidates who desire to continue to develop skills.

 

You will send an expression of interest, a resume, and all queries initially via e-mail to practice@lbh.net.au. Please include your best contact phone number and the times that are best for you to take a call.

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Conveyancer

Join the team at Lane Buck & Higgins’ as a Conveyancer. We have offices based in Narrogin and Busselton and you will play a crucial part in the Settlements team, managing the end-to-end conveyancing process for residential, farming and commercial property transactions.

 

What you’ll be doing

 

  1. Providing high-quality conveyancing services to clients, including preparing and reviewing all necessary documentation
  2. Liaising with clients, real estate agents, lenders and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth settlement process
  3. Conducting title and property searches, and preparing settlement statements
  4. Advising clients on their rights and obligations throughout the conveyancing process with support from lawyers within our team
  5. Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
  6. Supporting Solicitors with conveyancing tasks as required

 

What we’re looking for

 

  1. Proven experience as a Conveyancer, ideally with 2+ years’ experience in a similar role, including farm settlements
  2. Excellent knowledge of conveyancing laws, regulations and best practices
  3. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
  4. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and stakeholders
  5. Proficient in using conveyancing software and technology (including PEXA platform)
  6. A collaborative team player with a strong work ethic

 

What we offer

 

At Lane Buck & Higgins’, we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and supportive work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

  1. Ongoing professional development opportunities
  2. Flexibility in working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance
  3. A collaborative and inclusive team culture

 

About us

 

Lane Buck & Higgins’ is a leading law firm in Western Australia, with a reputation for delivering exceptional legal services to our clients. The firm has been operating for over 100 years and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected firms in the region, with a team of highly skilled professionals across a range of practice areas.

 

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career, or please submit your application to accounts@lbh.net.au

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