Sharrock Pitman Legal – Mount Waverley VIC

Sharrock Pitman Legal is a boutique law practice in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, totally focussed on making a difference to the practice of law in terms of the skills, service and results we provide to clients for over 50 years.

We have an opportunity for an experienced, enthusiastic, junior lawyer with 1-3 years post-admission experience to join our team, with a focus on litigation and employment law.

The Role

Work in various courts and tribunals

Commercial and contract disputes

Insolvency

Property and business co-ownership/interest disputes

Water Act claims

Commercial and retail lease disputes

General property disputes

General litigation.

Advising employers on their employment obligations

Drafting, reviewing and advising on employment and contractor agreements

Assisting with employment law disputes, including underpayment claims, unfair dismissal and general protection claims, discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying disputes in the Fair Work Commission and Federal and State courts and tribunals

Reviewing and advising on Enterprise Agreements

Restraint of trade disputes

Advising on labour hire arrangement and licencing requirements and

Occupational health and safety legislation.

The Benefits

Good work/life balance – weekends are your own

Realistic billing and budget targets

Flexible work policy, with flexible hours and working from home available (to be discussed and agreed on an individual basis)

Employee Assistance Program

Modern, refurbished office with up-to-date technology and comprehensive resources





Friendly and supportive team

Collegiate and collaborativeculture

Teamwide support for charitable causes

Community involvement encouraged

Competitive salary package according to experience and proven results

Roles are created around individual strength

Clear career path available

Significant on-going legal educationprovided(both in-house and external)

Excellent support from PA and other lawyers

Free dry cleaning

Close to home with regular hours

Free parking and close to public transport

About you

You are a lawyer with 1-3 years of litigation and employment experience, with a passion and drive for these areas of law.

You have a high level of detail, strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent character, strong ethics, warm relational skills and a commitment to service excellence. You will be an innovative thinker who can devise lateral solutions.

You will have above average academic results and will be looking for a long‑term career in a progressive boutique practice.

You are a team player who is teachable and flexible, yet capable of working autonomously. You will have the ability to carry out all tasks required with a ‘can‑do’, positive attitude.





You will be eager to work close to home and enjoy a work‑life balance with a friendly, supportive and social team.

About us Since 1967, Sharrock Pitman Legal has made a significant and long term contribution to meeting the legal needs of business owners and residents in the City of Monash and the greater Melbourne area.

We do not practice law to meet our own needs or to serve our own ends. Our paramount focus and intent is to really care for our customers.

We are Accredited Specialists in Commercial Law, Property Law, Commercial Litigation and Wills & Estates Law, which provides a high level of expertise and experience, while attracting an engaging variety of legal work.

The firm and its Principals have been recognised as finalists and winners of a number of awards, including Boutique Law Firm of the Year by the Law Institute of Victoria (2018) and Infotrack Client Centricity Award for Employee Engagement and Morale (2017). We were also recently a finalist in the 2026 Australian Law Awards for Regional/Suburban Law Firm of the Year for the fourth year in a row.

We are an equal opportunity employer and LGBTQI+supportive workplace. We select and remunerate without regard to ethnicity, identity, religion, age, disability or any other difference. We focus instead on merit, past working history and achievements, as well as skills, knowledge and experience.

To discover more about our team, values and vision, please visit our web site atwww.sharrockpitman.com.au/about/careers.

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