Native Title Claims Specialist

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeCulturally Full time
Job Opportunity

Native Title Lawyer

We are seeking a qualified lawyer to specialise in First Nations and native title claim work.

  • The successful applicant will be engaged in evidence preparation with experts and community members,
  • will prepare advice on discrete legal issues including in developing areas such as treaty,
  • and work with new clients to establish relationships.

Our team acts for a major registered Aboriginal Party and Native Title applicants and respondents in Victoria but also undertakes work in other jurisdictions.

Beyond the First Nations, disputes and advisory work of the team, the practice also runs environmental and other land-based matters including for compulsory acquisition claimants.

Work in a team with excellent employment benefits, a supportive team environment, and the intrinsic rewards of important claimant-focussed work.

This unique opportunity is now available as a permanent full-time position, with potential flexibility for a part time role.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Using existing relationships and expertise to contribute to expanding the practice;
  • Contributing to the preparation and conduct of existing matters, in collaboration with other team members;
  • A high level of skill in task management and collaboration with other team members;
  • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to hold their trust throughout their matters;
  • With involvement of other team members, conducting litigation in appropriate matters;
  • Collaborating with a team of lawyers and supervisors to develop skills;
  • Provide clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice including presenting advice in various formats appropriate for different audiences;
  • Maintain and build new client relationships for the practice; and
  • Providing exceptional service to clients and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence dealing with First Nations clients.

What Will You Bring?

Working within a collaborative and highly regarded team, you will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following :

  • Previous practising experience in native title and / or working for First Nations clients, and ideally litigation;
  • Excitement to collaborate with colleagues to learn and build the practice;
  • Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately;
  • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.

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