Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety - Law Graduate/Junior Lawyer Adelaide FullTime

Nulsen Disability Services; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across澳洲

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Adelaide is seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer to join the Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team, working with Patrick Walsh. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of employment, industrial relations, discrimination, investigations, and safety matters.

You will be supported to develop technical and commercial skills while handling a diverse workload, including employment litigation and advocacy before tribunals and courts.

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of LLB
• Eligible for admission, or up to 2 years post-admission experience
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Assist on employment and industrial relations advice
• Assist with workers' compensation investigations and disputes
• Support workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Handle discrimination, bullying and harassment matters
• Assist with enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
• Provide workplace health and safety advice
• Assist with employment litigation and dispute resolution
• Prepare advocacy for matters before the Fair Work Commission and courts

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Eligible for admission or up to 2 years PQE

Job description

Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety - Law Graduate/Junior Lawyer

We're hiring a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer to join our growing Adelaide Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team working with Patrick Walsh.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Due to growth of our Adelaide Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) practice, we’re now seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer (0-1 year’ PQE). This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Patrick Walsh and his team on a broad range of employment, industrial relations, discriminations, workplace investigations, work health and safety, workers compensation, and employment litigation matters. You will be exposed to high-quality work for a diverse client base and be supported in developing your technical and commercial skills.

You will assist on a diverse range of matters, including:

• Employment law and industrial relations advice
• Workers compensation investigations and disputes
• Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
• Discrimination, bullying and harassment matters
• Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
• Workplace health and safety advice
• Employment litigation and dispute resolution
• Advocacy and preparation for matters before the Fair Work Commission and courts

Who We Are Looking For

• Have recently completed, or are close to completing, a Bachelor of Laws and are eligible for admission, or have up to 2 years’ post-admission experience
• Demonstrate strong academic performance
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Are eager to build a career in workplace relations, employment and safety law
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!