Lawyer, Administrative Law

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.

About the role

We are actively seeking a lawyer with expertise inAdministrative law to join our well regarded Sydney Public Lawteam. The team is renowned for its exceptional mentorship andpositive culture, supported by encouraging partners. Workingalongside Partner Michael Winram and the wider team, this uniquerole will focus on providing merits review for a CommonwealthGovernment agency.

Day to day you will have the following responsibilities:

- Drafting summaries of evidence and statements ofissues.

- Assisting and attending case conferences and hearings.

- Conducting directions hearings.

- Drafting litigation strategies.

- Complex statutory interpretation.

This offers an exceptional career opportunity for advancementand growth, working alongside professionals who share similar goalsin a collaborative team environment.

About you

Essential skills include:

- Approximately 2+ years post qualification experience,ideally with experience in government advisory work, and have astrong interest in administrative law and statutoryinterpretation.

- You may have a background of working in government and bekeen to make your move into a law firm. Alternatively, you willbe doing similar work in another firm and looking for a newopportunity.

- Excellent technical and drafting skills

- An enquiring mind as well as a possessing sound judgementand a can-do attitude

- A commitment to team work and achieving challengingobjectives

- Experience in litigation and alternative dispute resolutionincluding appearances at tribunals and/or court.

- Strong academic qualifications.

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

A diverse and inclusive workplace

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

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

Community involvement

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

Work flexibly

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

Wellbeing & Benefits

access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

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