Your new company

Join a prestigious legal team within a major public service organisation dedicated to supporting the community through legal expertise and services. This organisation fosters a contemporary, agile workplace, promoting flexibility and professional growth.

Your new role

As a lawyer within the Specialist Legal and Litigation Division, you will provide critical legal advice and manage complex litigation and complaints. Your responsibilities will include responding to human rights commissions, managing litigation in various courts, drafting legal documents, and analysing evidence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and support the employment law framework within the organisation.

• Respond to complaints made to federal and state human rights commissions, representing the organisation in dispute resolution processes.

• Manage litigation in the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and the courts, including court appearances.

• Draft advice, correspondence, legal documents, and briefings for senior management

• Collect and analyse evidence in litigated matters

• Engage in additional projects and duties as directed.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

Your qualifications and skills will be pivotal to your success in this role. You will need to be admitted as an Australian Lawyer with an unrestricted practising certificate or obtain one within three months of starting. Your expertise in employment law, communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively will be essential.

• Admission to practice as an Australian Lawyer with a current unrestricted practising certificate.

• Experience in employment law, with additional knowledge of equal opportunity and OHS laws being advantageous.

• Understanding of the organisation’s operational environment and structure is beneficial.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Strong organisational and file management skills.

• Effective time management and the ability to prioritise tasks under strict deadlines.

• Proactive attitude, team player, and ability to work with limited supervision.

• Resilience, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary range with consideration for higher commencement based on experience.

• Flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

• A supportive and dynamic workplace within a prestigious legal team.

• Primary location in CBD, with varied work opportunities.
  
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us Suras Khosla now on (03) 9604 9519 or email suras.khosla@hays.com.au.

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