O'Hearn Lawyers

3,144 push ups completed by our team!
Together with helping us to build amazing pecs, we found the push ups a happy break from feeling trapped at our desks and (almost) as good as a coffee when a mid-afternoon nap was calling.

We're proud to have played a small part in raising awareness for mental health and the lives lost to su***de. You can still donate to our page below.

And as a famous lawyer once said, "Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy."
https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraiser/dropandgivemelaw

Over the weekend we were lucky enough to get out to Sunset+Vine at Wonganella for a paint and sip class with the lovely ladies from Moet to Monet 🎨

We can proudly say we are much better lawyers than we are artists. If you keep an eye out, you might see one or two of our little crab friends hanging in the office over the next few weeks 🦀

Two days and 629 push ups to go!

Do you think we can hit our target? 💪

Your donation will support mental health & su***de prevention in a big way Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.

Drop and give me law!

This June our team are going to be tackling the Push Up Challenge. For those who haven’t heard of it, the goal is to complete 3,144 push ups over 23 days to shine spotlight on the number of lives lost to su***de and raise awareness of mental health.

Today we smashed through around 150 push ups, so we’re off to a good start!

We’ll also be raising money over the month to back up our push ups. To donate to our page, click the link below:

https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/dropandgivemelaw/the-push-up-challenge?fbclid=IwAR3AyeYyuAvtEdXqUknJzu4OFDsWO0i9zaER88JB8MCgHiyc6_4DOXryTi4

Your donation will support mental health & su***de prevention in a big way Funds raised will go towards improving critical mental health and su***de prevention services and programs in Australia.

Today we took time out to raise funds for the Cancer Council with our Biggest Morning Tea ☕️
A special mention goes out to to our prize winners, Nat, Kayley, Amy and Maryanne!
For anyone wishing to donate, click this link: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/4117/77980/e

We're hiring!

O'Hearn Lawyers are seeking a bookkeeper for our Wallsend office

We are looking for someone with experience in a bookkeeping role, who is proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite and bookkeeping software such as Xero, and is an organised person with an eye for detail.

Click the link to learn more or share with your friends!

BOOKKEEPER Job in Wallsend, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW An exciting opportunity to join a progressive and expanding law firm.

Our office will be closed from 5.00pm today and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday, 3 January 2023.

Merry Christmas from the OHL Team 🎅🎄🎁

Fifteen business days left and so (SO) much to do!

Are you looking to get a Will before the Christmas break?

With only four weeks left, time is running out and limited appointments are available.
Call or message us today to make sure you don't miss out 🎅🎁🎄

O'Hearn Lawyers are proudly working with Hope Cottage as a drop off point for Christmas Hampers for local Port Stephens homeless and families in need this Christmas.

Drop off is until Friday 16th of December at our office Suite 4, 4 Central Avenue, Salamander Bay.

Our offices will be closed from 1.00pm today.

2022 PORT STEPHENS EXAMINER LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FINALIST

We are honoured and proud of our team to be recognised as a finalist in the upcoming Port Stephens Examiner Business Awards.

Since opening the doors in November 2021, our fantastic team of local lawyers and support staff have gone above and beyond for our clients.

We thank our wonderful clients for taking the time to vote for us.

Late last year, OHL opened the doors of our Port Stephens office and since then we like to think we've hit the ground running. The office has already doubled in size and we've been lucky enough to bring on board more than a few familiar faces from the area.

To recognise the achievements of our Bay office and the great work they're doing up there, we've entered them into the Port Stephens Examiner Local Business Awards.

Click here to check out our page and vote for our team!

The Local Business Awards - Recognising and celebrating the best in Local Businesses The Local Business Awards - Recognising and celebrating the best in Local Businesses

Today in the US it's National Love Litigating Lawyers Day - a day to celebrate lawyers and to remind everyone that lawyers are people too.

What do you think - should we celebrate this important holiday here too? :P

Join our team!

An exciting career opportunity exists in our busy practice for a full-time Junior Administration Assistant who is a switched on, well presented individual wishing to work in a professional office environment to join our busy team of Lawyers and Administration Assistants.

Your primary responsibilities will include:
• provide support to administration assistants in a timely and effective manner.
• Dictaphone typing.
• Scanning, copying and filing.
• General office duties.
The successful candidate must possess the following:
• typing speed of at least 35 wpm.
• ability to demonstrate initiative.
• enthusiasm and willingness to work
• excellent communication and organisation skills.
• attention to detail.
• a genuine interest in a career in the legal industry.

Previous administration experience preferred but not essential.

We have a position available in each of our office locations being Wallsend and Salamander Bay.

Applications in confidence should be e-mailed to [email protected] including cover letter addressing the criteria and CV.

Do you want to join our team?

If you are a graduate lawyer in the Newcastle or Port Stephens areas and interested in starting your legal career off on the right foot, look no further!

We are seeking a graduate lawyer for each of our Wallsend and Salamander Bay offices. Our graduates will work across our various practice groups as part of a close knit team. We offer both mentoring and coffee. If you think you'll fit the bill, we would love to meet you!

Click the link below to apply now:
https://www.seek.com.au/job/58090427?type=standout =8da478200d1fa3692a102914eb81861a6ffe7db8

GRADUATE LAWYERS Job in Wallsend, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW Exciting career opportunities exist in our busy practice for a full-time Graduate Lawyer for each of our Newcastle and Port Stephens offices.

Only on casual Fridays 😛

Public Service Announcement
TTYL 😛

We're happy to announce the following promotions within our team! Congrats all - very well deserved!

Leah Thorpe - Senior Associate
Shiloh Smith - Senior Associate
Johanna Woodland - Associate
Michael Volschenk - Associate

We'd like to thank Port Stephens Library for inviting us along to their Rite to the Finish Presentation at Tomaree Library earlier this week!

Johanna Woodland, one of our Estate Planning lawyers, spent some time stepping through some of the basics and pitfalls when it comes to Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Appointments of Enduring Guardian.

It was great to have a chat and get to know some of our new locals in the Bay.

Starting our day right with a visit from Pip 🐶

Understand how to negotiate the sale of your business as effectively as possible.

How To Negotiate The Sale Of Your Business: O’Hearn Lawyers Understand how to negotiate the sale of your business as effectively as possible with advice and guidance from O’Hearn Lawyers.

A common occurrence in the corporate world, commercial disputes are caused by a range of issues, from contract breaches to intellectual property infringement. If not settled quickly and constructively, these contentions can have a detrimental impact on business reputation, finances and operations.

What Is A Commercial Dispute?: O’Hearn Lawyers What is a commercial dispute and how can it be resolved? Understand this legal process with advice and support from O’Hearn Lawyers.

Conveyancing has taken a huge leap forward in the electronic world 💻 📱

Learn about the recent abolition of Certificate of Titles in NSW and its legal implications for landowners.

Abolition Of Certificates Of Title NSW: O’hearn Lawyers Learn about the recent abolition of Certificate of Titles in NSW and its legal implications for landowners with insights from O’Hearn Lawyers.

At OHL, we have a 50-50 split between male and female lawyers, but overall 75% of our staff are female.

We've come a long way since women were first permitted to practise law in Australia in 1903!

https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/it-s-official-women-take-over-the-legal-profession-20210712-p588wn

It’s official, women take over the legal profession Across Australia more than 53 per cent of solicitors are female, who form a majority in all states and territories for the first time.

Nothing makes us feel better than a warm fuzzy on a Friday.

This week our clients received approval to keep their King Charles Cavalier puppy, Dash, in their strata unit.

Our clients' owners corporation had initially held off granting permission for Dash to live in their unit as they were reviewing the strata by-laws with respect to pets, however with our assistance, our clients were able to obtain approval for Dash in a week without the need for legal proceedings.

Who could resist that face!? Have fun in your new home, Dash!

Is your neighbour's tree overhanging on your property or are the roots are causing damage? If so, do you know your rights?

There are ways to resolve disputes about trees with your neighbours that don't require court proceedings.

Click the link below to learn more.

https://ohlaw.com.au/2021/05/17/neighbour-disputes-over-trees-nsw/

Neighbour Disputes Over Trees In NSW: OH Law Unsure what to do if a neighbour's tree damages your property or overhangs your garden? Get legal advice on neighbour disputes over trees in NSW.