Litigation Associate — Dispute Resolution (Public Sector)

Maddocks; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Health insurance

Salary continuance insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible/hybrid work

Job summary

Maddocks seeks a Lawyer (1-2 year PQE) to join the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in Canberra. You will handle diverse litigation matters, provide practical advice to public sector clients, and grow under mentoring from senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years’ post-admission experience in litigation or government law, strong drafting and research skills, and impressive academic credentials.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Academic qualifications

Job description

Maddocks seeks a Lawyer (1-2 year PQE) to join the Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in Canberra. You will handle diverse litigation matters, provide practical advice to public sector clients, and grow under mentoring from senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 1-2 years’ post-admission experience in litigation or government law, strong drafting and research skills, and impressive academic credentials.