Lawyer - Dispute Resolution and Litigation

Maddocks; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental leave 20 weeks

Health insurance

Gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Maddocks in Canberra is seeking a Lawyer with 1-2 years PQE to join the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. You will handle a diverse range of matters including commissions and inquiries, historic abuse claims, contract disputes, defamation and regulatory matters for public sector clients, under the guidance of Partner Rosalie Byrne in a collaborative team.

The work is complex and you will be mentored to grow your professional skills, with mentoring and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years post admission experience in litigation, disputes or government law.
• Strong drafting and research skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Impressive academic qualifications.
• Engaging with excellent communication at all levels.
• Proactive approach and a desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare advice.
• Draft court documents, submissions and correspondence.
• Prepare briefs and evidence.
• Assist with hearings, conferences and mediations.
• Assist with discovery and document review processes.
• Work directly with clients and counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience 1-2 years

Legal research & drafting

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Job description

About Us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About Us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer (1-2 year PQE) to join our well-regarded Dispute Resolution & Litigation team and build their career in a busy and high performing practice. You will be involved in a diverse range of litigation matters, including commissions and inquiries, historic abuse claims, contract disputes, defamation matters and various regulatory matters, providing sound and practical advice for public sector clients.

The work is complex and challenging which will see you working alongside Partner Rosalie Bryne and other exceptional litigators and like-minded professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personal achievements and receive mentoring from senior team members to ensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.

Day To Day You Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Conducting legal research and preparing advice
• Drafting court documents, submissions and correspondence
• Preparing briefs and evidence
• Assisting with hearings, conferences and mediations
• Assisting with discovery and document review processes
• Working directly with clients and counsel

About You

Ideally you will have:

• 1-2 years’ post admission experience, ideally in litigation, disputes or government law
• Strong technical, drafting and research skills including excellent attention to detail
• Impressive academic qualifications
• An engaging manner with excellent communication skills at all levels
• A proactive approach and a desire to learn

In return, you will have the opportunity to join a well-regarded team with exposure to complex and high-profile work.

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks Is Simply a Great Place To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration, Learning And Engagement Where You Will Experience

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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