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.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our Pro Bono & Community practice based in our Perth office.
Our pro bono practice managed by Nathan Kennedy, Head of Pro Bono & Community, embraces our ethical responsibility as a firm to help those in need, and enriches the personal and professional lives of the Hall & Wilcox lawyers who get involved.
The team considers requests for pro bono legal assistance that are referred by a number of organisations and our people and actively seeks out opportunities to partner with organisations to provide pro bono legal assistance and establish long-standing relationships.
You will be involved in varied work including:
* Providing high quality legal information, advice, casework and representation to pro bono clients;
* Undertaking secondments with Community Legal Centre partners;
* Assisting in coordinating pro bono referrals, clinics and other aspects of the pro bono practice within Hall & Wilcox, especially the Perth office;
* Contributing to the establishment of, supervise and co-ordinate pro bono legal clinics;
* Contributing to stakeholder engagement and networks, including relationships between Hall & Wilcox and referral sources such as Community Legal Centres;
* Assisting the Head of Pro Bono & Community with related projects and areas such as the Hall & Wilcox Community Fund, Reconciliation Action Plan and ESG.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
* Prior experience in the areas of pro bono, human rights and/or social justice are preferred;
* An understanding and/or capacity to develop expertise in various areas of law and practice;
* Strong people skills including the ability to motivate others and bring people together to work for a common goal;
* Clear, concise legal writing skills with attention to detail;
* Ability to manage potentially challenging clients and complex matters, in sometimes stressful and emotionally charged situations;
* The ability to organise and prioritise effectively;
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate complex information in a practical, accurate and clear manner to individuals and groups.
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading Australian law firm, delivering 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.
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 (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
* Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024;
* 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 that are better, faster and cheaper. 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 Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor, 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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