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Lawyers, 7+ years PAE

  • Leading Perth law firm
  • Fantastic offices in Perth CBD
  • Multiple opportunities in various practice areas

Who are we?

Bennett is Western Australia’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firm. With one of the largest litigation teams in Western Australia, our high performing team has the capability and experience to effectively handle the largest and most complex disputes. Our legal team is complemented by market leading practice areas, including litigation and dispute resolution, employment law, commercial law and construction law (front or back end).

Bennett prides itself on recruiting the very best talent in all areas of our practice. If you are passionate about the law and are ready to bring your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to Bennett, we would love to hear from you.

The opportunity

Bennett is currently looking for a number of senior lawyers across several practice areas; litigation and dispute resolution, employment and construction. Working in a unique and flexible environment that facilitates collaboration across our team the roles will involve advising on novel legal issues, developing strategies and supervising junior practitioners. It will also include opportunities to appear as an advocate in Court, the Commission or represent your clients at mediation.

About you

To be successful in your application for this position you will:

  • have a minimum of 7 years’ post admission experience working in a similar role within either litigation and dispute resolution, employment law or construction law (front or back end);
  • have superior drafting skills for legal document preparation and a detailed understanding of the legal processes across all jurisdictions;
  • have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment with exceptional time management skills;
  • be prepared to work on trials and urgent Court matters;
  • have a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality;
  • demonstrate sound commercial understanding and judgement;
  • have excellent written and oral communication skills, including persuasive written advocacy skills;
  • be confident in managing client relationships;
  • be confident in supervising junior practitioners; and
  • be an energised and collegiate team member who enjoys a challenge.

What makes Bennett a great place to work

As well as a competitive remuneration package including bonuses, as a Bennett employee you will enjoy many benefits including bespoke professional and business development programs, our Bennett Leave Day, health and well-being programs, an energised and social workplace, fun events, generous paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements and much more.

Bennett is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent are encouraged. We welcome and value the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith disability and life stages.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work in Australia.

How to apply?

If you think you could be a good fit for Bennett and our team, please select the ‘apply’ button or email the following to our Human Resources team at hr@bennettlaw.com.au.

  • A covering letter; and
  • Your CV.
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