Lawyer I Disputes - Melbourne, Australia - Gadens

Gadens

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Graduate Lawyers

Melbourne
Permanent / Full Time
30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave

for (permanent) staff and partners

A truly flexible workplace we call it "Your Work. Your Way"
And of course great people, great culture and great work

About you

To be considered for this role you will have completed your law degree and be admitted, or due to be admitted, in Australia.

Prior experience with leasing disputes is desirable but not a requirement.
Your strong work ethic and drive to consistently provide outstanding service in a timely manner will be highly regarded.

Strong time management skills
The ability to manage a varied workload
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A cando attitude with a teambased approach to work
Strong Microsoft Office skills
The ability to manage short turnaround times

Your role

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or junior lawyer to join our Melbourne office, producing quality work for quality clients.

Our teams work together to provide outstanding service to our clients, in an uplifting and collegiate environment.

Your role will involve:

File management, including managing deadlines
Drafting notices and correspondence
Arranging mediations and liaising with the Small Business Commission
Client reporting
Drafting court documents
Conducting legal research and asset searches
Liaising with court registries
Preparing briefs

About us
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future.

We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.

At Gadens, we:
- develop and inspire our people
- do the right thing and make an impact
- work with quality clients in our chosen markets
- solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
- are a widely recognised and respected brand.

What we offer

We offer:

Progressive and marketleading Parental Leave support including:
30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
A supported and staggered return
Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment

- a friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment
- ongoing professional development opportunities
- truly flexible work practices
- health and wellbeing initiatives
- and much more