At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage in impactful employment law cases and develop strong advocacy skills.
- Company: Join a respected national firm with a focus on employment and industrial relations.
- Benefits: Receive direct mentoring, hands-on training, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive team environment that values diversity and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through meaningful legal work.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years PAE with a passion for employment law and litigation.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Do work that actually matters. If you went into law to make a difference, not just push paper, this is worth your attention!
This is an opportunity to join a well-established national firm with a strong reputation in employment and industrial relations. You will work closely with a highly experienced Partner, who is an Accredited Specialist in this field. Gain exposure to a broad mix of litigation, advisory and human rights related matters.
This is not a purely advisory role. You will be involved in real disputes that impact people's lives, acting across a mix of employee, union and institutional work. You will develop strong advocacy skills early and build a well-rounded employment law practice.
The role will see you:
- Working across unfair dismissal, general protections, discrimination and industrial disputes
- Assisting on and running litigated matters in state and federal jurisdictions
- Drafting submissions, advice and court documents
- Engaging directly with clients and contributing to strategy
- Building your advocacy and litigation capability
We are looking for:
- 2-5 years PAE (newly admitted candidates with strong exposure also considered)
- Experience or a genuine interest in employment, IR or litigation
- Strong legal research, drafting and analytical skills
- A proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership of work
- Someone who wants to learn, develop and be involved
In return, you will receive:
- Direct mentoring and hands‐on training from an experienced Partner
- Clear progression opportunities within a national practice
- Exposure to meaningful, high‐impact work
- A supportive team environment that values development
At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.
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