Job Description

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience. We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.

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We are currently looking for a Lawyer (18 month – 2 years PQE)to join our innovative Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. Inthis role you will be involved in a diverse range of litigationmatters, including commissions and inquiries, historic abuseclaims, contract disputes, and various regulatory matters,providing sound and practical advice for private and public sectorclients.

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The work is complex and challenging which will see you workingclosely with leading partner – Norman Lucas, and alongside otherexceptional litigators and like-minded professionals in acollaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personalachievements and receive mentoring from senior team members toensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.

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Ideally you will have:

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- Significant broad litigation experience(advisory, mediation, hearings and litigation), includingworking in a high volume practice
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- Strong technical, drafting and researchskills
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- Impressive academic qualifications
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- An engaging manner with excellentcommunication skills at all levels
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- Well-developed negotiation skills and strongattention to detail
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- Experience in historic abuse claims orsignificant personal injury experience would be preferred
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Maddocks is simply a great place to do excellent work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:

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We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: n

Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.

Community involvement: n

give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: n

work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.

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access to up to 20 weekspaid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance,salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program andparents and carers wellbeing programs.

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Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.

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To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted towork in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications fromagencies will not be considered at this time.

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📌 Lawyer - Dispute Resolution Litigation (Sydney)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 Sydney