The Opportunity
Join a leading organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.
Duration:
2 months
Arrangement:
Full time (hybrid)
Location:
East Melbourne
About You
You are an experienced disputes lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience, bringing a strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.
Your Experience and Expertise:
Experience managing and advising on negligence and personal injury claims
Strong experience across both litigated and non-litigated claims
Experience handling physical and psychological injury matters
Exposure to institutional abuse claims and other sensitive or complex claims
Knowledge of negligence, personal injury and applicable civil liability principles
Experience managing claims from initial assessment through to resolution
Strong litigation and dispute resolution experience, including briefing and instructing external counsel
Experience developing claims strategies and providing practical legal advice
Robust knowledge of court processes, procedures and relevant evidentiary requirements
Experience negotiating settlements and participating in mediations and other dispute resolution processes
Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload effectively
Experience advising government departments, public sector organisations or large institutional clients highly regarded
Understanding of the legal and reputational sensitivities associated with claims involving schools, children and vulnerable individuals
Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with internal clients, external solicitors, counsel and other relevant parties
Attributes:
Strong analytical and legal problem-solving skills




Sound judgement and ability to assess complex legal and factual issues
Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills
Empathetic and sensitive approach when dealing with difficult subject matter
High level of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organisational and case management skills
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
Calm and resilient when managing sensitive and challenging matters
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Requirements:
Current Australian practising certificate
Right to live and work in Australia
About Reach
Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.
Why join Reach?
Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.
Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:
Flexibility and choice
— control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life.
A genuine partnership
— a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals.
The backing of a global firm
— the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.
Interested?
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📌 Reach Legal Consultants | Disputes Lawyers | Melbourne
🏢 Ashurst
📍 Melbourne