Workplace Lawyer

Eckermann Lawyers; South Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eckermann Lawyers in Adelaide CBD is seeking a motivated Lawyer to join the Employment and Workplace Advisory team. You will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial matters, mentor junior lawyers and support growth of the practice while advising on a broad range of workplace relations issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience in employment law, litigation or workers compensation, with strong drafting and analytical skills and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in employment law and related litigation.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Commercial, pragmatic problem-solving approach.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Advise employer clients on a broad range of employment law matters, including general protections and unfair dismissal.
• Appear in the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals/courts as required.
• Work across employment, workers compensation and related commercial litigation matters; manage files with autonomy.
• Draft advice, pleadings and correspondence and maintain your own portfolio of matters.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation

Legal drafting

Client relationships

Research

Mentoring juniors

Education

Admission to Australian practice

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 a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact Vicki Woodroffe, Group People and Culture Manager: ••••@eckermanns.com.au

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