Supportive and collaborative working environment. True career progression.

The Role & The Firm

Our client is a national law firm. This law firm has an excellent reputation in the litigation space. Due to a strong pipeline of work, the partners are looking to recruit a litigator with at least 2 years pae.

Clients include insurers, brokers, ASX-listed companies, self-insureds, construction companies, life insurance companies, contractors, sub-contractors, principals, insolvency practitioners, property companies, international clients.

You will have the opportunity to work on a broad mix of work:

• general commercial litigation
• breach of contract matters
• building & construction litigation
• construction risk claims
• property damage claims
• product liability claims
• insolvency related litigation

As a lawyer in the team you will be given genuine responsibility eg attend court, brief counsel, attend client meetings.

The matters will be interesting and often complex. This is an excellent environment in which to develops your skills and experience with partner accessibility. You will be working in a team that is supportive, friendly and positive.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years pae experience in the area of litigation
• Attention to detail
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Drafting and advising skills
• Strong litigation and strategy skills
• Ability to work in a committed team
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Drive, enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude

Culture & Benefits

Our client has a team culture where collaboration and support are cornerstones of their working environment. Our client is proud of its initiatives in relation to learning and development and the invest of their lawyers.

Progression is based on merit only and strong performance is rewarded.

Other benefits include assistance with post graduate studies, the ability to purchase additional leave, the ability to salary sacrifice, sporting and social activities, access to internal and external career development programmes, payment of membership fees for professional associations, payment of networking events and conferences.

Contact

For a confidential discussion regarding this role or to explore other career opportunities please contact:

Marianna Tuccia BA, LLB (SK912353A)
Ref No: MT20281
Email: Marianna.tuccia@empiregroup.com.au
Phone: 0422 671 673

Applications close 18 January 2021. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.