Associate — Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Technical expertise

• 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.
• Strong technological skills in use of legal research systems, internet research, document management systems, Word, Outlook, and time recording.

Client management

• Exceeds client expectations in a timely, dependable, and consistent manner.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues and cross sells external referrers.

Business development/budget

• Commercial acumen with demonstrated understanding of legal budget processes and is committed to exceed billable targets.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the importance of business development within law firms and the ability to expand client networks and referral partners.

Personal leadership

• Attention to detail, good time management and organisational skills.
• Conscientious and results driven.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, offering insights while being receptive to others’ ideas.
• Show flexibility and adaptability, willing to support various team needs.
• Builds positive relationships within the team and across the firm.
• Is accountable and proactive and has insight into own leadership style.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3-4 years’ PAE with at least three years’ within a commercial litigation practice.
• Bachelor of Laws/Juris Doctor.
• Victorian Legal Practising Certificate.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a great place to work. In addition to having a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment, the many employee benefits include:

• above market salaries;
• generous bonus schemes;
• hybrid working;
• conveniently located in CBD, with good transport links;
• excellent learning and development programs and mentoring;
• salary continuance insurance;
• enhanced paid parental leave;
• employee assistance program;
• community giving program;
• social activities; and
• health and well-being initiatives.

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a full-service, commercial law firm providing legal expertise and industry knowledge to private and public sector and not-for-profit clients across Australia.

With a long-established reputation for success, we consistently deliver outstanding client outcomes. By understanding the unique needs of our clients and their industries, we have developed deep expertise across numerous sectors.

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 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.