We're hiring a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer to join our growing Adelaide Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety team working with Patrick Walsh.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Due to growth of our Adelaide Workplace Relations, Employment & Safety (WRES) practice, we’re now seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer (0-1 year’ PQE). This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Patrick Walsh and his team on a broad range of employment, industrial relations, discriminations, workplace investigations, work health and safety, workers compensation, and employment litigation matters. You will be exposed to high-quality work for a diverse client base and be supported in developing your technical and commercial skills.
You will assist on a diverse range of matters, including:
- Employment law and industrial relations advice
- Workers compensation investigations and disputes
- Workplace investigations and disciplinary processes
- Discrimination, bullying and harassment matters
- Enterprise bargaining and industrial disputes
- Workplace health and safety advice
- Employment litigation and dispute resolution
- Advocacy and preparation for matters before the Fair Work Commission and courts
Who We Are Looking For
We are interested in candidates who:
- Have recently completed, or are close to completing, a Bachelor of Laws and are eligible for admission, or have up to 2 years' post-admission experience
- Demonstrate strong academic performance
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Are eager to build a career in workplace relations, employment and safety law
- Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV, Academic Transcript and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page. Applications that do not contain all documents will not be considered.
Agency Notice
Please note that this role is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. Agency submissions, introductions or candidate profiles will not be accepted and considered. Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be eligible for any fee.
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