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About the company
O’Reilly Workplace Law is a multi-award winning, boutique workplace and industrial relations law firm based on the Gold Coast, with a well established and exceptional client base across Queensland and the Eastern Seaboard. Our firm, and Director, were both recognised in the 2022 Doyle’s Guide as a Leading Employment Firm and Lawyer (Employer Representation).
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 1-5 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 (but are not limited to):-
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 (including in relation to Respect@Work and other anticipated reforms)
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
About you
You will have approximately 1-5 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:
Be a team player
Willing to support other members of the team
Have the ability to understand and interpret high level legislation and court/tribunal decisions
Excellent negotiation / influencing / drafting skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Manage your time efficiently and use initiative
Be pro-active and prioritise activities according to level of need
Work autonomously, while having a collaborative attitude in an environment that values the team
Work efficiently to meet deadlines and under pressure
FIRM OR ORGANISATION NAME
O'Reilly Workplace Law Pty Ltd
CONTACT NAME
Nicole Orzecki
EMAIL ADDRESS
nicole@oreillyworkplacelaw.com.au
TELEPHONE
07 5535 9979
JOB LEVEL
Post-admission
SECTOR
Legal services
COUNTRY
Australia
STATE
Queensland
