The OpportunityJoin a leading organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.Duration: 2 monthsArrangement: Full time (hybrid)Location: East MelbourneAbout YouYou 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 claimsStrong experience across both litigated and non-litigated claimsExperience handling physical and psychological injury mattersExposure to institutional abuse claims and other sensitive or complex claimsKnowledge of negligence, personal injury and applicable civil liability principlesExperience managing claims from initial assessment through to resolutionStrong litigation and dispute resolution experience, including briefing and instructing external counselExperience developing claims strategies and providing practical legal adviceStrong knowledge of court processes, procedures and relevant evidentiary requirementsExperience negotiating settlements and participating in mediations and other dispute resolution processesAbility to manage a wide-ranging and complex caseload effectivelyExperience advising government departments, public sector organisations or large institutional clients highly regardedUnderstanding of the legal and reputational sensitivities associated with claims involving schools, children and vulnerable individualsStrong stakeholder management skills, including working with internal clients, external solicitors,



counsel and other relevant partiesAttributes:Strong analytical and legal problem-solving skillsSound judgement and ability to assess complex legal and factual issuesHighly developed communication and stakeholder management skillsEmpathetic and sensitive approach when dealing with difficult subject matterHigh level of discretion, professionalism and confidentialityStrong attention to detail and accuracyExcellent organisational and case management skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesCalm and resilient when managing sensitive and challenging mattersStrong negotiation and influencing skillsRequirements:Current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in AustraliaAbout ReachReach 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