Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: WR020426
Published: 9 days ago
This mid-tier commercial, government, and insurance law practice is known for combining high-quality, timely legal services with a boutique culture. Lawyers benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment, strong mentoring, and career development programs. The practice is big enough to handle complex matters yet maintains a personalised approach with a strong emphasis on culture and values.

The Role
Based in Brisbane, you will join a highly collaborative Employment, Workplace Relations & Safety team, working across a diverse range of matters, including:
  • Advising on management of ill and injured workers
  • Critical incident response services
  • Defending prosecutions under safety legislation
  • Employment-related claims: unfair dismissal, adverse action, discrimination, sexual harassment, breach of contract, underpayment of wages
  • Industrial relations disputes, Right of Entry matters
  • WHS advice and incident management
  • Workplace investigations
  • Delivering training on employment and safety topics
You will work closely with an experienced Principal and a supportive team, with mentoring and resources to focus on practical, client-focused legal work.

About You
  • 1–3 years’ PAE with relevant exposure to Employment, Workplace Relations, WHS and Workers’ Compensation
  • Confident managing your own matters with commercial and practical judgement
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • High initiative and ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
  • Client-focused and commercially minded. 
Employee Benefits: 
  • WFH, with flexible arrangements including job-share and parental leave
  • Discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccination, employee assistance program, meditation sessions, personal training, and weekly fresh fruit
  • Modern office tools, IT support, and technology to support flexible working
  • Monthly Lunch & Learn seminars and divisional CPD sessions
  • On-the-job training with senior practitioners
  • Graduate and postgraduate support, formal pro-bono program
  • Leadership mentoring, bespoke career development programs, and promotion pathways
  • Opportunities to develop innovative applications for clients and the firm
  • Weekly Friday breakfast, monthly office drinks, practice group lunches and dinners
  • Regular social events, engagement initiatives, and employee workplace committees
Law Staff makes your career move discreet and straightforward. Connect for a no-pressure conversation by phone, video, or in our Brisbane office to discuss your goals. We transparently match you with suitable opportunities.

To Apply:
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Email your CV to Georgina See at georgina@lawstaff.com.au, quoting reference WR020426.

We know timing is everything. If you’re intrigued but not quite ready, please still reach out. We can keep you informed about future openings that fit your career path.

Law Staff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229