* Permanent, full-time position, based in Sydney or Melbourne
* Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
* Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
When it comes to culture, flexibility, innovation and Smarter Law, we don't just talk the talk - we walk the walk. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:
About The Opportunities And Team
There has never been a better time to join Hall & Wilcox as we continue to celebrate our Firm's appointment to the Whole of Australian Government Legal Services Panel across all five of the substantive legal areas.
We have a new opportunity for an experienced public sector lawyer with between 2 and 7 years of post-admission experience (from Lawyer through to Senior Associate level) to join our growing Public Law practice in either Sydney or Melbourne.
You are invited to come and be a part of our growing team and to embrace the immense opportunities that being a part of Hall & Wilcox offers.
We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience working with or for the Department of Home Affairs on migration matters. In this role you will work on migration, merits review and administrative law matters, across a range of areas and Commonwealth Government agencies. We are also keen to hear from people with freedom of information and privacy law expertise.
We have a dedicated team of experienced Commonwealth Government partners and lawyers who understand government and are excited to replicate the Firm's success with our existing and long-standing appointments to the Victorian and New South Wales State Government panels.
You will sit within our national Dispute Resolution section, which is comprised of over 100 team members nationally. We provide the full range of legal services to our public sector clients, bringing both deep expertise and a fresh perspective to their matters, and leveraging our leading and established practices across insurance and commercial law. We partner with clients at all levels of government, with key clients including the Commonwealth Government, local councils, the Victorian and New South Wales State Governments and other large corporate entities.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* between 2 and 7 years of post-admission experience working in or for the public sector;
* experience working in or with the Department of Home Affairs on migration matters is essential;
* you must have a strong desire to work on public sector matters and an interest in contributing to the growth and success of our Commonwealth government practice;
* excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with outstanding attention to detail;
* strong verbal and written communication skills;
* the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive and collaborative team; and
* the ability to confidently run matters, as well as the ability to handle a busy workload with competing timelines.
About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it's like to work at HW:
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
* Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
* Law Firm of the Year Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
* Ranked seventh in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
* Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
* Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks .
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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