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Lawyer - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance
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We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to join our Public Law & Regulatory Compliance team in Melbourne.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Advising clients on subpoenaed documents, identifying documents that may be subject to Legal Professional Privilege, Public Interest Immunity, Secrecy provisions or information that may be a risk for our client. Reviewing and considering appropriate redactions of the documents.
- Serious Offender Act Applications - preparing documents cited by assessors, reviewing and considering redactions, drafting chronologies, submissions, orders and briefs to Counsel, and assisting senior lawyers with the preparation of the matter for hearing.
- Representation in matters including coronial inquests and court proceedings.
- Coronial investigations and inquest - reviewing coronial briefs, drafting statements, preparing written advice, conferencing with witnesses and instructing at inquests.
- Historical Sexual Abuse Claims - assisting in the preparation for mediations or Court hearings, including reviewing reports, drafting chronologies, keeping abreast of case law, discovery.
- Conduct of litigation files.
- Reviewing evidence and drafting advice on the prospects of success (criminal and disciplinary proceedings).
- Appearing in court and instructing Counsel.
- Conducting research in order to keep abreast of legislative changes and case law.
- Contributing to business development activities, such as writing articles, client presentations, webinars and contributing to the RK Vic Gov CPD day.
- Opportunity to design and present CPD seminars.
- Time recording and billing.
- Any other reasonable duties as directed by the Principals.
- Maintains strong information security awareness and follows firm protocols to reduce risk. Stays informed about potential threats, applies best practices, and takes proactive steps to protect the firm\'s systems, data and client information
Skills/Knowledge
- Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and solid relationship building skills.
- Well-developed and effective Business Development skills.
Experience
- Demonstrable desire to work in Public Law and Litigation is essential.
- Up to 3 years\' PAE litigation experience in the areas of prosecutions, public law and/or Administrative Law.
- Experience or knowledge of prosecutions or criminal procedure is highly desirable.
- Other relevant litigation experience will also be considered.
Further Information
- Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Kat Pena on. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 340 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you\'ll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals. There is a particular focus and emphasis on gender equality, inclusion of First Nations peoples, accessibility for people with disability, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and cultural diversity. Russell Kennedy is recognised by Australian Disability Network as a Disability Confident Recruiter employer.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Kat Pena on.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
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Russell Kennedy’s strength as a law firm lies in the lasting relationships we build with our clients, our people and the broader community.
Russell Kennedy is a full-service law firm with over 300 staff in offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide our clients with exceptional service, as well as market-leading expertise and pragmatic legal solutions. Our lawyers are supported by in-house finance, personnel, technology, business development and marketing services.
We offer interesting, meaningful work within a supportive, friendly and flexible working environment. We understand that it’s possible – and even desirable – to be ambitious about ALL aspects of your working and non-work life.
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📌 Lawyer - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance
🏢 Russell Kennedy
📍 Melbourne