Address About us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About the role
We are currently looking for a Lawyer/Associate (3-5PQE) to join our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team in our Canberra office. In this role you will be involved in a diverse range of litigation and public law matters, including administrative review, commercial litigation, investigations and advising. Our focus is providing sound and practical advice for public sector clients.
The work is interesting, complex and challenging which will see you working closely alongside exceptional litigators and like-minded professionals in a collaborative team environment with colleagues across Maddocks’ national offices. You will be recognised for personal achievements and receive mentoring to ensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.
We work flexibly at Maddocks, whether that's hours, place of work, the leave you take or the everyday flexibility that we all need from time to time. We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about working flexibly.
About you
Ideally you will have public sector and / or civil litigation experience, knowledge of court practice and processes and you will be confident in utilising your proven analytical and drafting skills. Someone who is strategic, can draft persuasively and has a client focused attitude will find themselves succeeding in this role.
In addition you will have:
An enquiring and curious approach to work
Litigation and / or administrative review experience (advisory, litigation, mediation, arbitration, hearings)
Strong technical, drafting and research skills
Sound judgment and a can-do attitude
Impressive academic qualifications
An engaging manner with excellent communication skills at all levels
Strong attention to detail
Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
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