Career opportunity

• Work with a dynamic team and get hands on experience
• Full time or part time position with the flexibility to work between the office and home
• Salary commensurate with experience

Who we are

As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, we are the leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients and our community.

As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of each individual in our team.  Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.

About the role

We are looking for a professional and highly motivated Lawyer with experience in Litigation & Dispute Resolution, including familiarity with litigation in the Victorian and Federal jurisdictions.

This is a busy practice area, with a strong base of existing clients, so your ability to relate well with clients is crucial. You will work closely with the team’s Special Counsel and Senior Associate to continue to develop your skills and build your practice.

You will provide tailored advice on a variety of matters and clients ranging from SMEs to large national organisations with a broad range of interesting and exciting work.

You will be organised, motivated and feel confident working as part of a close team, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on responding to requests in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who is able to work full time or part time, which may include working across five days with reduced hours or a compressed working week and to work from either our Geelong or Melbourne office with flexibility to work from home as well.

You will deliver:

• Specialised, tailored advice
• Focused partnerships with clients
• A proven ability to problem solve
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities
• Presentations to current and potential clients

You will have experience in:

• Commercial Litigation, including advice work, negotiation and advocacy
• Legal research
• A broad range of commercial law matters, including business disputes, contract, insolvency and property
• Drafting briefs, correspondence and court documents, including pleadings and witness statements
• File management
• Client management
• Liaising with Counsel

Why join us?

With a focus on high performance, an engaged culture and our community, we are proud of our people and our history.  Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience.  We are able to provide a career plan including future progression where relevant KPIs are met in accordance with the agreed development plan.

Some of our benefits include:

• Excellent remote access to enable flexible work arrangements, including working from home
• Generous parental leave program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
• Purchase leave program
• A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
• Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Coordinator on 03 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please fill out the form on this page.

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