About The Role And Team

We have a new prospect for a Knowledge Lawyer to join our firm’s Knowledge team.

Reporting to the Senior Knowledge Lawyer (Dispute Resolution) and Head of Knowledge, you will work in our highly regarded Knowledge team to provide professional support to all lawyers and partners within the firm’s national Commercial practice, which includes the Dispute Resolution, Corporate & Commercial, Employment, Private Clients, Tax, and Property practice groups.

The Knowledge team ensures the firm’s expertise is captured, current, and easily accessible – enabling lawyers to deliver faster, consistent, and high-quality legal work in accordance with our Smarter Law approach.

Responsibilities

- effective writing and firm style compliance
- precedent/guidance development and advice
- process and efficiency projects
- document/workflow development for automation with the firm’s broader Client Solutions team
- furthering the firm’s established AI capability
- curation and sharing of key reference material
- co‑ordination/facilitation of meetings – legal skills training and project work
- current awareness – working with the Library team
- proofreading, communications, preparation/delivery of training

Qualifications

- at least two years’ post admission experience
- dispute resolution/litigation experience and document drafting/review experience




- excellent attention to detail
- strong interpersonal and communication skills
- the ability to prioritise and follow up tasks autonomously
- the ability to work cross functionally
- a keen interest in knowledge sharing and risk management
- an interest in, or experience in, document automation and Microsoft applications

Benefits and Working Arrangements

- Permanent, full‑time or part‑time (3 or 4 days per week) position (Melbourne or Sydney)
- Hybrid or flexible working; work from home and from modern, open‑plan offices; WFH IT equipment provided plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Competitive remuneration and Hallstar reward and recognition program
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast and office social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Knowledge Lawyer - Commercial (City of Sydney)
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 City of Sydney