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Responsibilities
In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• acting for employers and employees across a variety of sectors, including financial services, charities and not-for-profits, education and early learning, aged care, disability support, labour hire and natural resources;
• acting on advisory and contentious matters, including underpayments, award classification, enterprise bargaining strategy, child safety and reportable conduct, employment-related privacy and data protection issues, post-employment restraints, application of Australian employment laws in overseas jurisdictions, unfair dismissals, general protections, discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, and work health and safety;
• appearing in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals;
• drafting contracts, court documents, written advice and policies;
• having direct contact with clients; and
• assisting the Partner with business development activities that will build your professional profile. 

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Approximately 2 years’ post-admission experience in workplace relations law – candidates with experience working as a lawyer outside of private practice will also be considered;
• Excellent organisational, critical thinking, drafting and communication skills; and
• Ability to adapt

In addition, you will:

• be an enthusiastic and personable lawyer who has a passion for client service;
• have the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously; and
• have a desire for continuous development.

About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focused approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.

As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.

Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people’s lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:

• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at Employment@turkslegal.com.au

For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au

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