Posted 6 days ago
Description
This is a standout opportunity for a junior employment lawyer who wants strong work, close mentoring and a genuine future. You will join a boutique Sydney employment law practice acting for individuals across unfair dismissal, general protections, adverse action, discrimination and contract-related disputes.
Why you'll love it here
- Do meaningful applicant-side work with real client impact
- Learn directly from a principal with major law firm training
- Join a smaller, agile practice with high-quality standards
- Build direct client relationships early in your career
- Develop advocacy exposure as your experience grows
- Be part of a long-term growth plan, with partnership aspirations welcomed
- Secure a strong $120K-$150K package for a 1-3 year PAE role
About the role
You will work closely with the principal across a busy and growing applicant-side employment law practice, supporting employees, executives and individuals through Fair Work, anti-discrimination and contractual disputes.
- Advise employees and executives on unfair dismissal, general protections and adverse action claims
- Draft correspondence, submissions and court documents for Fair Work Commission and Federal Court proceedings
- Assist with anti-discrimination matters and workplace investigationsReview and advise on employment contracts, restraint clauses and redundancy entitlements
- Appear in conferences and directions hearings as your experience develops
- Build direct client relationships with individuals navigating difficult career moments
What you'll bring
- 1-3 years PAE in employment law
- Some applicant-side work preferred, but not essential
- Genuine interest in employment law and a long-term commitment to the area
- Strong drafting and communication skills
- Ambition to build towards partnership, not simply stay comfortable
- Current NSW practising certificate in good standing
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Additional information
- $120K-$150K package, negotiable depending on experience
- Applicant-side employment law acting for employees, executives and individuals
- Direct principal mentoring, quality matters and genuine partnership potential
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