AddressO’Reilly Workplace Law
O’Reilly Workplace Law is a multi-award winning, Doyle’s recognised boutique workplace and industrial relations law firm based on the Gold Coast, with a well established and exceptional client base across Queensland and nationally.
Our clients range from large and listed companies through to small businesses, and we provide advice and representation on matters ranging from unfair dismissal, general protections claims, sexual harassment, bullying investigations, serious work health and safety incidents, through to senior executive employment litigation in courts and tribunals. At O’Reilly Workplace Law, you will have the benefit of gaining exceptional experience across all areas of workplace law from leaders in our field but enjoying an enviable work life balance and excellent firm culture.
Due to our continued growth, the firm is seeking to appoint an additional lawyer with approximately 1 – 3 years’ experience specialising in employment law.
About the role
You will report directly to, as well as work alongside, a highly experienced Principal and Senior Associate, being exposed to and obtaining ‘hands on’ experience in all aspects of workplace law. Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting and advising in key matters including termination of employment, discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment, work health and safety, amongst others
- Representing clients in litigation proceedings relating to matters ranging from post employment restraints, general protections, unfair dismissal, underpaid wage claims amongst others
- Representing clients in disputes with regulators in relation to issues such as underpaid wage claims through to work health and safety investigations and incidents
- Providing advice and updates in industrial developments at the federal and State level, as they occur
- Participating in conciliation and/or mediation conferences
- Contributing to and participating in team development
Some of the benefits of joining our valued team include:
- The opportunity to form part of a Doyle’s recognised workplace relations team, with a widely recognised, positive team culture whilst living in an enviable location
- Contribute to a rapidly expanding practice with exposure to a full spectrum of interesting and varied work
- Access to excellent learning, mentoring and development initiatives, including a focus on personal development and close working relationship with the Principal, Senior Associate and other lawyers
- A team that is genuinely excited about working collaboratively with clients to find solutions in a complex regulatory environment, applying both first rate technical knowledge with practical client-focused thinking
- Work from home availability or fulfil the role remotely (including from other cities)
About you
You will have approximately 1 to 3 years’ experience in an employment/workplace relations practice, are passionate about workplace relations and you are looking for your next challenge. As our new Lawyer, you will be dedicated to helping our clients meet their objectives to develop practical and innovative solutions. You will need to be conscientious, have the highest standards of professional conduct and want to continuously improve on everything you do. A strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and drafting skills, a critical and inquisitive mind, and strong communication skills are highly valued.
To excel in this role, you will also need to have skills and experience with:
- Enterprise agreements
- Award interpretation
- Understanding the relevant legislation and associated reforms
- Advising employers with commercial interests, influencing and negotiating for a specific outcome
- Preparing defenses to unfair dismissal, general protections and workers compensation claims
- Exceptional technical legal skills
- Communicating appropriately for appearance in Courts and Tribunals
- Working autonomously and efficiently to meet deadlines under pressure while having a collaborative attitude in an environment that values the team
If you are interested in applying for the position, please send your resume and cover letter to ******@oreillyworkplacelaw.com.au
