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Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm with offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Hobart & Melbourne. We offer specialist legal services in family, property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include a broad cross-section of corporate, government, trade unions, not for profit organisations, SME and personal clients.

We actively provide our staff with encouragement, opportunities and the resources they require to continuously challenge and improve their skills and ultimately work towards achieving their career objectives.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a proactive Employment & Industrial Relations Lawyer with 1–3 years post-admission experience (PQE) to join our growing Employment Law team based in our Sydney CBD and Parramatta office. This full-time role will see you working closely with our Employment Law Special Counsel on a wide range of employment and industrial relations matters.

You will be exposed to a variety of matters including workplace investigations, unfair dismissal claims, general protections disputes, enterprise bargaining and employment advisory work. You will also be involved in discrimination claims, restraint of trade matters, bullying applications and a range of other employment related cases. The role offers a strong foundation for a lawyer looking to build a long-term career in employment law within a reputable and supportive firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely legal advice
• Drafting employment contracts, enterprise agreements and workplace policies
• Preparing court and tribunal documents, correspondence and legal opinions
• Attending the Fair Work Commission and other tribunals for dispute resolution
• Conducting legal research and supporting senior lawyers on complex matters

Successful candidates will have:

• A valid NSW Practising Certificate
• 1–3 years PQE in employment and/or industrial relations law
• A strong interest in employment and industrial relations law
• Knowledge of the Fair Work Act, enterprise agreements and public sector frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively

In this role, you will enjoy extensive client exposure and benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements and a genuine work-life balance.

We have a great reputation, a friendly and supportive work environment and a team of talented staff. We take pride in our Firm values and culture of providing clients with traditional personal service.

If you're interested in this role and what we have to offer, please proceed with your application via LinkedIn.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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