Full-Time or Part-Time Senior Employment Lawyer

Rubix Legal

Southport, Gold Coast, QLD

Industrial Relations and Employment Law (Legal)

Full-time

$120,000–$180,000 per year

Join a firm that let's you work your way

Are you a passionate employment lawyer seeking a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference while enjoying work-life balance? Rubix Legal is a progressive law firm dedicated exclusively to representing and advocating for individual rights. We are looking for a talented and experienced employment lawyer to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis (minimum 3 days per week).

This role provides the opportunity to work from our Gold Coast office, remotely, or in a hybrid model, allowing candidates from across Australia to apply. If you love having the autonomy to flexibly manage your own work and participating in an exciting season of growth for the firm, then you'll love working with us.

About Rubix Legal

At Rubix Legal, we believe in a fair and just workplace for all. Our mission is to equip and empower our clients to do their best work and get what they deserve in all areas of life. We're committed to providing exceptional legal representation and support to our clients, helping them navigate complex employment disputes with confidence.

Our goal is to help people find their voice in the workplace through caring, innovative, and personalized legal services. We believe in a professional yet friendly practice where enjoying the practice of law is the norm, not the exception.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients across a range of employment law matters

• Negotiate on behalf of clients and draft legal documents, including workplace complaints, FWC applications, court documents, legal correspondences, Deeds of Settlement

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis

• Represent clients in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, Fair Work Commission, Queensland Industrial Relations Commissions, Australian and Queensland Human Rights Commissions

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in employment legislation

• Nurture client relationships and place value on people

Qualifications and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in employment law and industrial relations

• Admission in an appropriate Australian state jurisdiction

• 5+ PAE

• Current Practicing Certificate

Required skills

• Strong analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify legal issues

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients

• A passion for social justice and human rights

• Ability to multitask and manage several competing demands;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including:

o interviewing and counselling of clients;

o providing legal advice and information accurately, efficiently, and in a concise and clear manner;

o an ability to work with vulnerable clients and culturally diverse communities;

• A demonstrated application of initiative when dealing with difficult clients and complex legal matters;

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Why Join Rubix Legal?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a firm that is making a positive impact in the lives of others and placing value on people

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who share your values

• Supportive workplace culture: A culture that actively seeks to create space for you to enjoy your hobbies alongside the practice of law.

• Flexibility: Opportunity to work from our Gold Coast office or to work entirely remotely from anywhere in Australia. You can choose whether to work from home or the office as many days as you like.

• Flexible work hours: Balance your life with your career.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and development

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience and contributions. We offer a generous remuneration scheme that provides a total remuneration formula that reflects your financial contribution to the firm.

• Reasonable workload: No excessive workloads or burnout here.

Rubix Legal: Helping employees find their voice in the workplace

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To apply, email your resume and CV to nikolina@rubixlegal.com.au