Associate Administrative Public Law Litigation

• Permanent full-time position to be based in Sydney
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity inclusion and wellbeing and pro bono and community

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We have a rare opportunity foran experienced Associate (or equivalent / similar level) to joinour growing Dispute Resolution - Public Law team in Sydney workingalongside highly regarded Partners and lawyers on complex andhigh-profile matters.

This role is suited to alawyer with public law litigation experience who is looking to takethe next step in their career working closely with a SpecialCounsel in a growing practice and a supportive and collaborativeenvironment.

As a firm appointed to theWhole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel across fivesubstantive areas and to both NSW and Victorian State Governmentpanels we offer access to a strong pipeline of government team brings deep experience advising Commonwealth and StateGovernment clients and a strong understanding of the publicsector.

You will sit within ournational Dispute Resolution section of approximately 115 teammembers. We provide the full range of legal services to publicsector clients combining deep expertise with a commercialperspective and leveraging our firms very established strengthsacross insurance and commercial law.

The successful candidate willbe involved in a range of public law litigation mattersincluding:

• representing various state and Commonwealth Government agencies and departments;
• independently running subpoena objections including courtroom advocacy throughout all Courts and Tribunals across NSW;
• responding to Standing Order 52 requests; and
• a variety of other administrative law public law judicial review matters and complex litigation.

Aboutyou

You will ideally have thefollowing skills and experience:

• between 2 and 5 years of post-admission experience (PAE) in administrative / public law and litigation;
• experience advising Commonwealth and/or NSW Government agencies / departments;
• experience representing the NSW Police Force will be highly regarded;
• strong communication and drafting skills with outstanding attention to detail;
• excellent negotiation skills and an interest in advocacy;
• the ability to confidently run matters through dispute resolution processes; and
• the ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.

Aboutus

At Hall & Wilcox we deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate public sector and privateclients both Australian-based and those offshore doing business inAustralia. Our purpose is to enable our clients our people and ourcommunities to thrive.

We are known for having aculture thatvalues people and lives ourpurpose and ourHallmarksour shared values.

We dogreat worksmarter. Were passionate about the work we do and thelong-term value it creates for clients. Were known forourSmarterLaw brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.

Hall & Wilcox is a successfulindependent Australian law firm; a place to belong with thefreedom to learn and grow. Wethrivetogether. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone iswelcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates ofall cultural backgrounds (including First Nations) abilitiessexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people aboutwhat its like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: learn more about Hall &Wilcox visit ourwebsite.

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We are committed to supportingcandidates with disability so that every candidate is offered afair equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If yourequire any adjustments or support to complete your application orif you have any questions please contact Alison Daly-ThomsonTalent Acquisition Manager at for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being manageddirectly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We willcontact our preferred agency partners should we require anyassistance.

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