Junior Employment Lawyer — Mentored Path to Partnership

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring by principal

Partnership potential

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney seeks a junior employment lawyer to join a boutique practice handling unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action, discrimination and contract disputes. You will work close to the principal, gaining meaningful applicant-side work with strong client impact.

With 1–3 years PAE, you will be mentored directly by a principal, draft submissions for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court, and build client relationships as you progress toward partnership.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years PAE in employment law.
• Some applicant-side work preferred, but not essential.
• Genuine interest in employment law and a long-term commitment to the area.
• Strong drafting and communication skills.
• Ambition to build towards partnership, not simply stay comfortable.
• Current NSW practising certificate in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Advise employees and executives on unfair dismissal, general protections and adverse action claims.
• Draft correspondence, submissions and court documents for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court proceedings.
• Assist with anti-discrimination matters and workplace investigations.
• Review and advise on employment contracts, restraint clauses and redundancy entitlements.
• Appear in conferences and directions hearings as your experience develops.
• Build direct client relationships with individuals navigating difficult career moments.

Skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Client relationships

Partnership mindset

Job description

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Sydney seeks a junior employment lawyer to join a boutique practice handling unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action, discrimination and contract disputes. You will work close to the principal, gaining meaningful applicant-side work with strong client impact.

With 1–3 years PAE, you will be mentored directly by a principal, draft submissions for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court, and build client relationships as you progress toward partnership.