Nicole Gittins
Paralegal
Nicole is a paralegal at Fox and Thomas who works in both the commercial and property law teams.
Nicole assists the commercial team lawyers in their day to day roles and also provides assistance on structuring and succession planning matters.
In the property team, Nicole looks after the day to day running of rural property transactions, water transactions and residential property transactions in both Queensland and New South Wales.
Nicole’s role ensures our clients receive the right combination of cost efficient, proactive administration with our expert legal advice.
Nicole grew up near Beaudesert on her family’s beef cattle farm and has worked predominantly in property law since 2006. She spent her years working for law firms in Brisbane and Kingaroy before joining Fox and Thomas in 2019 when she moved to Goondiwindi.
Having a background in agriculture, Nicole provides a relatable and friendly approach in her day to day dealings with clients. Nicole loves a good chat and finds joy in getting to know each of her clients.
Nicole is a Justice of the Peace and when possible, she volunteers for the Goondiwindi Driver Reviver.
Qualifications
Certificate IV in Legal Services
Justice of the Peace
Sixty Seconds with Nicole Gittins
Why did you decide to work at a law firm? I worked as a general office clerk for a boutique firm when I was 18. I enjoyed the work, especially because there was something new to work on every day, and decided to stay.
If you didn’t work in a law firm, what would you be? That’s a tough one, maybe a florist.
What brings you the most joy in your job? Once a settlement is completed or finalising a long running file.
What’s the best advice you could give your clients? Clear and open communication with your solicitor and other advisors will significantly assist a matter.
What are the downfalls of being a lawyer? We are forever short on time!
If you could invite three people for dinner, dead or alive who would they be and why? Prince Philip because I think he’d be amusing, he’d have the best stories to tell and I’m a big fan of the Royal family.
Harry Styles because he is an icon, has a fabulous voice and seems to be such a kind man. I want to be his best friend!
Betty White because she’s also an icon, hilarious and I think we would get along fabulously!