Special Counsel - Disputes and Litigation

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Special CounselDisputes and LitigationMelbourne CBDBe part of an established, highly regarded and trusted teamAbout usOur client is an established and well-respected law firm with a reputation for specialized experience, pragmatism, efficiency, enthusiasm, and personalized service.With offices based in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, and outer suburbs, they are a unique blend of tradition and contemporary, drawing on their wealth of experience to advise clients on commercial, property, litigation, media, workplace relations and family law matters.They aim to build long-term relationships with their people and their clients and work hard to achieve great outcomes together, while genuinely valuing the well-being their people. About the roleThey have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with general litigation experience with an interest and experience in any of the following areas: personal injury, employment and insurance. You will be able to work autonomously but have the support of an experienced team. This role would suit an experienced Lawyer who has a solid general litigation background and who is passionate about what they do.Responsibilities will include:The successful candidate will be detail oriented, technically minded, solutions focused and who can analyse the legal position as well as the risks.You will also be someone who is approachable and a confident communicator. Teamwork should come naturally to you and above all else, you must be committed to delivering the very best legal and commercial outcomes for clients. We are looking for a person who is approachable and will grow with the team.Their cultureMaintaining a happy, healthy culture is important. It’s also good business because they know that an investment in workplace culture yields abundant returns.When you can expect:Team-focused, inclusive, supportive colleaguesConstructive, honest and respectful feedbackFairness and open-mindednessExcellent opportunities and challenging projectsFlexible arrangements are available to provide the opportunity to work a combination of working within the office and at home.Special CounselDisputes and LitigationMelbourne CBDBe part of an established, highly regarded and trusted teamAbout usOur client is an established and well-respected law firm with a reputation for specialized experience, pragmatism, efficiency, enthusiasm, and personalized service.With offices based in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, and outer suburbs, they are a unique blend of tradition and contemporary, drawing on their wealth of experience to advise clients on commercial, property, litigation, media, workplace relations and family law matters.They aim to build long-term relationships with their people and their clients and work hard to achieve great outcomes together, while genuinely valuing the well-being their people. About the roleThey have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with general litigation experience with an interest and experience in any of the following areas: personal injury, employment and insurance. You will be able to work autonomously but have the support of an experienced team. This role would suit an experienced Lawyer who has a solid general litigation background and who is passionate about what they do.Responsibilities will include:The successful candidate will be detail oriented, technically minded, solutions focused and who can analyse the legal position as well as the risks.You will also be someone who is approachable and a confident communicator. Teamwork should come naturally to you and above all else, you must be committed to delivering the very best legal and commercial outcomes for clients. We are looking for a person who is approachable and will grow with the team.Their cultureMaintaining a happy, healthy culture is important. It’s also good business because they know that an investment in workplace culture yields abundant returns.When you can expect:Team-focused, inclusive, supportive colleaguesConstructive, honest and respectful feedbackFairness and open-mindednessExcellent opportunities and challenging projectsFlexible arrangements are available to provide the opportunity to work a combination of working within the office and at home.

Special Counsel

Special Counsel

Disputes and Litigation

Disputes and Litigation

Melbourne CBD

Melbourne CBD

Be part of an established, highly regarded and trusted team

Be part of an established, highly regarded and trusted team

About us

About us

Our client is an established and well-respected law firm with a reputation for specialized experience, pragmatism, efficiency, enthusiasm, and personalized service.

Our client is an established and well-respected law firm with a reputation for specialized experience, pragmatism, efficiency, enthusiasm, and personalized service.

With offices based in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, and outer suburbs, they are a unique blend of tradition and contemporary, drawing on their wealth of experience to advise clients on commercial, property, litigation, media, workplace relations and family law matters.

With offices based in the heart of Melbourne’s central business district, and outer suburbs, they are a unique blend of tradition and contemporary, drawing on their wealth of experience to advise clients on commercial, property, litigation, media, workplace relations and family law matters.

They aim to build long-term relationships with their people and their clients and work hard to achieve great outcomes together, while genuinely valuing the well-being their people.

They aim to build long-term relationships with their people and their clients and work hard to achieve great outcomes together, while genuinely valuing the well-being their people.

About the role

About the role

They have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with general litigation experience with an interest and experience in any of the following areas:

They have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with general litigation experience with an interest and experience in any of the following areas:

personal injury, employment and insurance.

personal injury, employment and insurance.

You will be able to work autonomously but have the support of an experienced team.

You will be able to work autonomously but have the support of an experienced team.

This role would suit an experienced Lawyer who has a solid general litigation background and who is passionate about what they do.

This role would suit an experienced Lawyer who has a solid general litigation background and who is passionate about what they do.

Responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities will include:

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, technically minded, solutions focused and who can analyse the legal position as well as the risks.

The successful candidate will be detail oriented, technically minded, solutions focused and who can analyse the legal position as well as the risks.

You will also be someone who is approachable and a confident communicator. Teamwork should come naturally to you and above all else, you must be committed to delivering the very best legal and commercial outcomes for clients. We are looking for a person who is approachable and will grow with the team.

You will also be someone who is approachable and a confident communicator. Teamwork should come naturally to you and above all else, you must be committed to delivering the very best legal and commercial outcomes for clients. We are looking for a person who is approachable and will grow with the team.

Their culture

Their culture

Maintaining a happy, healthy culture is important. It’s also good business because they know that an investment in workplace culture yields abundant returns.

Maintaining a happy, healthy culture is important. It’s also good business because they know that an investment in workplace culture yields abundant returns.

When you can expect:

When you can expect:
  • Team-focused, inclusive, supportive colleagues

Team-focused, inclusive, supportive colleagues

Team-focused, inclusive, supportive colleagues
  • Constructive, honest and respectful feedback

Constructive, honest and respectful feedback

Constructive, honest and respectful feedback
  • Fairness and open-mindedness

Fairness and open-mindedness

Fairness and open-mindedness
  • Excellent opportunities and challenging projects

Excellent opportunities and challenging projects

Excellent opportunities and challenging projects
  • Flexible arrangements are available to provide the opportunity to work a combination of working within the office and at home.

Flexible arrangements are available to provide the opportunity to work a combination of working within the office and at home.

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