Lawyer - Dispute Resolution & Litigation

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Maddocks Full time

About us

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

About the role

We are currently looking for a Lawyer (1-2 year PQE) to join our innovative Dispute Resolution & Litigation team. In this role you will be involved in a diverse range of litigation matters, including commissions and inquiries, historic abuse claims, contract disputes, defamation matters and various regulatory matters, providing sound and practical advice for private and public sector clients.

The work is complex and challenging which will see you working closely with leading partners, and alongside other exceptional litigators and like-minded professionals in a collaborative team environment. You will be recognised for personal achievements and receive mentoring from senior team members to ensure your professional skills continue to grow and develop.

About you

Ideally you will have:

  • Significant broad litigation experience (advisory, mediation, hearings and litigation)
  • Strong technical, drafting and research skills
  • Impressive academic qualifications
  • An engaging manner with excellent communication skills at all levels
  • Well-developed negotiation skills and strong attention to detail

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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