What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate & Senior Associate - Class Actions position at Hooker & Heijden?
Lawyer | Class Actions
Our client is a mid sized firm that is a leading class actions and personal injury law firm where every member of their team shares their passion for their clients and group members. They pride themselves on offering easier access to world class legal services to clients from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances.
Their commitment to their people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office.
What are we looking for?
Do you care passionately about what you do? Are you a commercial litigator who is values driven? Are you satisfied in your current role, or are you looking for something more meaningful and extraordinary?
You will be experienced in working in commercial or class action litigation. You will share our passion for social justice and possess a strong desire to champion voices not always heard. Naturally, you are adept at building strong relationships and communicating with impact.
Ideally, we are seeking lawyers with proven practicing experience and strong analytical ability, technical excellence, decisiveness and leadership skills.
These appointments represent rare opportunities for proactive, passionate and results driven individuals to work within one of our most experienced and highly respected practice groups, and for a company that has a clear sense of purpose within the Australian legal industry.
You can expect to have responsibility for working in the day-to-day conduct of one or two class actions and will work in one of Australia’s most dynamic and determined litigation teams. We are seeking Melbourne based candidates for this role, but candidates from other locations will be considered.
What will you bring?
You will have a proven ability in using your exceptional analytical and communication skills to contribute to great litigation outcomes.
Your background will demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and ownership.
The following skills, experience and attributes will ensure your ongoing success:
Tertiary qualifications in Law and hold a current Practicing Certificate
More than 4 years post admission experience working in commercial or class action litigation
Excellent technical legal and analytical skills, including a demonstrated track record of producing technically excellent legal work
Exceptional influence and negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately
Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management, and working as part of a team
Ability to listen, exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
Commercial acumen and interest in key issues in the class actions sector
Passion, with a keen sense of social justice
What next?