Workplace Lawyer

Eckermann Lawyers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckermann Lawyers is seeking a motivated Lawyer to join the Employment and Workplace Advisory team in our Adelaide CBD office. You will work alongside senior practitioners, manage a diverse portfolio of commercial matters, build strong client relationships and mentor junior lawyers.

You will advise clients on a broad range of workplace relations matters, appear in relevant tribunals and courts, and handle drafting, pleadings and correspondence with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law, litigation or workers compensation.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Confidence building relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters.
• Appear in the Fair Work Commission, South Australia Employment Tribunal and other courts.
• Work across a varied mix of matters, primarily employment and workers compensation law with exposure to contractual disputes.
• Draft advice, prepare pleadings and correspondence, and manage own files with autonomy.

Skills

Employment law experience

Litigation experience

Workers compensation

Drafting and research skills

Job description

Established in Adelaide in 2014, Eckermann Lawyers has grown considerably, developing a reputation for commitment and quality and providing a personalised service to our well-respected clients across its property development, commercial and retail leasing, hospitality and licensing, litigation, employment and workplace advisory and wills and estates practice areas.

The role:

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated Lawyer to join our Employment and Workplace Advisory team in our Adelaide CBD office. Working alongside senior practitioners, you will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial matters, build strong client relationships, play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and support the growth of the practice. You will advise clients across a broad range of workplace relations matters which includes, but is not limited to:

advising employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including unfair dismissal, enterprise bargaining, general protections, award compliance and workers compensation;

appearing in the Fair Work Commission, South Australia Employment Tribunal and other courts;

working across a varied mix of matters, primarily employment and workers compensation law, with exposure to contractual disputes and other commercial litigation; and

drafting advice, preparing pleadings and correspondence, and managing your own files with autonomy.

As a valued member of the team, you will have:

experience in employment law, litigation or workers compensation;

strong drafting, research and analytical skills;

confidence building relationships with clients and stakeholders;

a commercial and pragmatic approach to problem solving;

a proactive, client-focused and solutions-driven approach;

strong attention to detail and organisational skills; and

experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers will be highly regarded.

Why should you choose us?

regular team events, and recognition;

health and well-being initiatives;

competitive remuneration package;

an inclusive, positive, dynamic, and rewarding environment;

training to support your professional development; and

opportunities for career progression within a reputable law firm.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and have a current admission to practice law in Australia at the time of application.

For more information on Eckermann Lawyers please visit our website: https://eckermanns.com.au/lawyers/