Lawyer: Public Law

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Naiman Clarke Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Public Law Lawyer or Associate

  • Join a highly regarded law firm (over 300 staff in the Melbourne office) and public law practice
  • 1:1 mentorship, open door policy, lots of feedback
  • 60% office 40% Work from home arrangement

About your new employer:

  • Join a leading team in Public Law & Regulatory Compliance with exposure to diverse and high-profile matters.
  • Collaborative teams across Sydney and Melbourne offices
  • Supportive culture that values career progression and professional development
  • Flexible working practices and a people-first approach.

About the role:

Your day-to-day will involve:

  • Document Review & Legal Advice: Advise clients on subpoenaed documents, identifying Legal Professional Privilege, Public Interest Immunity, and related risks.
  • Serious Offender Act Applications: Prepare documents for assessors, draft chronologies, submissions, orders, and assist in preparation for hearings.
  • Representation: Represent clients in coronial inquests and court proceedings.
  • Coronial Inquests & Investigations: Review coronial briefs, draft statements, prepare written advice, confer with witnesses, and instruct at inquests.
  • Historical Sexual Abuse Claims: Assist with preparation for mediations and court hearings, review reports, and conduct discovery.
  • Litigation Management: Conduct litigation files, review evidence, and provide advice on criminal and disciplinary proceedings.

The ideal candidate:

  • At least 1 years' PQE with a demonstrable desire to work in Public Law and Litigation.
  • Experience or knowledge of prosecutions or criminal procedure is highly desirable.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Nicholas today

Please quote reference number NR/52658

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