Connolly Suthers has a long history of employing graduates from Townsville’s James Cook University.

We believe that by supporting Townsville’s northern university, the firm supports its graduates, most of whom have been born and bred in this part of the world. We see this as a way of supporting our local community. This means these young people already know the north, they know its industries and they know the people.

At Connolly Suthers, we seek to hire people who share our dedication to our clients, enthusiasm for hard-fought cases, and desire for intellectual challenge. 

Current Vacancies

Personal Injuries Lawyer

Connolly Suthers Lawyers is one of North Queensland’s largest, most diverse and dynamic law firms with offices in Townsville and Ayr.

We are seeking a full-time experienced Personal Injuries Lawyer to join our growing team in our Townsville office. 

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:-

• Experience working in Personal Injuries Litigation; 
• Experience in Plaintiff WorkCover, public liability and motor accident claims; 
• Excellent client communication, file maintenance, computer and organisational skills; 
• A strong work ethic, with an emphasis on being punctual and reliable;
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and excel;
• Willingness to work in a team environment and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; 
• Self-dependence and impeccable attention to detail with typing, spelling and grammar;
• A strong sense of professionalism, maturity and self-confidence;
• Must be admitted as a legal practitioner within the State of Queensland and hold a current Practising Certificate. 

Connolly Suthers offers a competitive renumeration package, professional training, state of the art document processing systems and a friendly work environment. 

Applications should be addressed to our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill, and must include a covering letter and comprehensive CV. 

Brendan Cahill - Operations Manager 

Email: brendan.cahill@cosu.com.au

Applications close: COB Friday, 20 December 2024 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Paralegal 

Connolly Suthers Lawyers is one of North Queensland’s largest, most diverse and dynamic firms.

We are seeking a full-time Paralegal to join our Personal Injuries Team in our Townsville office. 

The responsibilities and duties of this role are as follows:

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to liaise comfortably with clients and assist to manage their files;
• Willingness to work in a team environment with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; 
• Time management skills and attention to detail; 
• Handling confidential information with professionalism;
• Diary management;
• File and database management;
• Demonstrated experience working in the area of Personal Injuries is desirable but not required.

To be suitable for this position you should have the following experience/skills:

• Excellent organisational skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Strong work ethic, with an emphasis on being punctual and reliable;
• Energy and enthusiasm;
• A preparedness to work in a team environment and work under pressure to meet deadlines; 
• Strong attention to detail with typing, spelling and grammar; and
• A sense of professionalism, maturity and self-confidence.

Connolly Suthers offers a competitive salary, state of the art document processing systems and a friendly work environment.

Applications should be addressed to our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill, and must include a covering letter and comprehensive CV. 

Brendan Cahill - Operations Manager 

Email: brendan.cahill@cosu.com.au

Applications close: COB Friday, 13 December 2024  

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Lawyer – Multiple Areas of Law

Connolly Suthers Lawyers is one of North Queensland’s largest, most diverse and dynamic law firms with offices in Townsville and Ayr.

We are seeking a full-time Lawyer to join our growing team in our Townsville office. 

Specifically, we are seeking applicants with experience in one or more of the following areas of law:-

• Personal Injury & Compensation law;
• Family law;
• Wills, Estates & Succession law; and/or
• Property & Commercial law.

The successful applicant will possess the following attributes:-

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent client communication, file maintenance, computer and organisational skills; 
• A strong work ethic, with an emphasis on being punctual and reliable;
• Energy, enthusiasm and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn and excel;
• Willingness to work in a team environment and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; 
• Self-dependence and impeccable attention to detail with typing, spelling and grammar;
• A strong sense of professionalism, maturity and self-confidence;
• Must be admitted as a legal practitioner within the State of Queensland and hold a current Practising Certificate. 

Connolly Suthers offers generous renumeration packages by negotiation, excellent early career mentoring/training, state of the art document processing systems and a friendly work environment.

Applications should be addressed to our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill, and must include a covering letter and comprehensive CV. 

Brendan Cahill - Operations Manager 

Email: brendan.cahill@cosu.com.au 

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Solicitor  - Ayr Based

Connolly Suthers lawyers currently have an exciting new opportunity for a full-time motivated Solicitor to be part of the Ayr-based team.

The primary role of the Solicitor is to provide legal advice, prepare and draft legal documents, and conduct negotiations on behalf of clients on matters associated with the law. 

As a Solicitor at Connolly Suthers, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Providing legal advice to clients in multiple practice areas;
• Liaising with other legal practitioners;
• Legal research and related tasks;
• General duties (including basic administration) as required from time to time;
• Build strong relationships with clients by providing regular updates and ensuring a positive client experience;
• Preparation of correspondence and documentation;
• Documentation and file management, including producing accurate file notes, client correspondence and various other tasks; and
• Collaborate with associates and legal assistants to deliver a seamless professional experience for clients.

To be suitable for this position, you should have the following experience and skills: 

• The ability to work independently and in a team environment is strongly desirable;
• Proactive approach to file management;
• Strong attention to detail and drafting capabilities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment;
• Proficiency in full Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel, Word, and PDFs; 
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of client service;
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, together with the ability to apply initiative; and
• Exceptional time management and organisational capacity.

The successful applicant will join the firm's 25 other solicitors and will have the support of senior practitioners across all areas of legal work undertaken by the firm.

Please send your application to:

Brendan Cahill - Operations Manager

Email:brendan.cahill@cosu.com.au

All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Lawyers

Our lawyers have the opportunity to practise law - not just watch others do it. If you are eager to gain hands-on experience and excited by the prospect of practising law at a high level you should contact Connolly Suthers. We offer lawyers:

• Complex, diverse and challenging cases;
• Significant case-management responsibility;
• Client contact;
• Mentoring by experienced and dynamic lawyers;
• Meaningful participation in firm management.

Lawyers interested in becoming a part of our team should contact our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill.

Legal Assistants

Connolly Suthers has an exceptional staff of legal assistants that are invaluable to our business. Working closely with our lawyers, legal assistants are responsible for substantive projects requiring analytical ability and ingenuity. From assisting at trials, mediations and settlement conferences, participating in fact investigation and research, to managing major document productions, our legal assistants play a vital role in the firm’s success. If you are interested in becoming a part of our legal team, please email your resume to our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill.

Support Staff

Connolly Suthers' support staff members are experienced professionals dedicated to providing the highest calibre of support to the firm and its clients. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email your resume to our Operations Manager, Brendan Cahill.