Associate — Litigation & Dispute Resolution

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team.

We seek someone who is motivated, resilient and ready to be committed to providing a ‘client delighting’ experience whilst working with key internal and external stakeholders.

About you

The ideal candidate should be:

• Accountable.
• Professional.
• Client focused.
• Able to work in teams as well as working autonomously.
• Accountable.
• Knowledgeable of legal procedure.

Duties and responsibilities

• Drafting and finalising advice, drafting court documents and applications.
• Court appearances.
• Reviewing legal research.
• Adhering to the firm’s policies and procedures, particularly those in relation to client and file management.
• Business development – create a business development plan in conjunction with the Marketing & Business Development team.

Experience, skills and qualities required

We welcome applications from lawyers who have the following experience, skills and qualities:

• Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.
• Victorian Practicing Certificate.
• three-four years of post-qualification experience.
• At least three years experience within a commercial litigation practice group.
• Knowledge of legal procedure.
• Strong technological skills in the use of legal research systems, internet research, document management systems, Word, Outlook and time recording systems.
• Drafting.
• Analytical skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interviewing skills.
• Problem-solving and negotiating skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Managing work and time.

At Rigby Cooke Lawyers, we value respect, accountability and being a team player. In addition to providing a friendly and supportive culture, Rigby Cooke Lawyers offers a range of benefits to staff. We offer a flexible working environment, great professional development programs, and a fun, supportive and rewarding culture.

Our employee benefits include:

• Above market salaries.
• Generous bonus schemes.
• Hybrid working.
• Excellent CBD location, with good transport links.
• Salary continuance insurance.
• Enhanced paid parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Community giving program.
• Collaborative working environment.
• First-class job support and mentoring.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Social activities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a full-service, commercial law firm providing legal expertise and industry knowledge to private and public sector across Australia.

With origins tracing back to the 1840s, we have a long-standing reputation for achieving successful outcomes for our clients. We do this by understanding our clients’ businesses and industries, and by staying at the forefront of changes in technology and legislation.

This is because, above all else, we remain true to our mission: Our people: Your success

Our clients range from some of the largest and best-known Australian and overseas companies to mid-market, privately owned or publicly listed companies, as well as not-for-profit government entities and private clients with a mix of commercial and family assets and investments.

We work with our clients by providing full-service ongoing support for all their commercial and private needs or by offering specialty expertise when required.

To apply, please submit your CV by email to our People & Culture team at hr@rigbycooke.com.au.