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Lawyer - Commercial Litigation & Criminal Law

Full Time|Mackay

We are a well-established, medium-sized firm based in Mackay, with an office in Moranbah. Our experienced team practises across all areas of law, and we are proud of our long-standing reputation in the community.

Mackay is the services hub for the Bowen Basin mining industry, a thriving agricultural centre, and the gateway to the Whitsundays. Our firm, with over 20 professional and 20 support staff, has been serving this dynamic region for over 50 years. We work with a diverse range of clients locally, nationally, and interstate.

About the Role:

We are looking for a solicitor to join our busy Commercial Litigation team. The team includes a Partner (an Accredited Specialist in Commercial Litigation), an Associate, a Graduate Lawyer, and a dedicated group of legal secretaries and paralegals.

This role offers the chance to work on a wide variety of commercial litigation and criminal law matters, including:

• Planning & Environment/Land Court matters
• Mining Services Disputes
• Bankruptcy and Insolvency
• Business/Partnership Disputes
• Consumer Law
• General litigation in all State and Federal Courts
• Traffic matters
• Criminal law

You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced barristers and engage in your own court advocacy. The criminal law work is all for privately funded clients.

Your expected workload would be approximately 30% - 40% criminal law with the balance being a variety of commercial litigation matters.

While the ideal candidate will have experience in both commercial litigation and criminal law, applicants who have experience in either practice area are encouraged to apply if you have an interest in and willingness to learn the other practice area.

We support continuous professional development, offering CPD opportunities and further study support. We also encourage and fund involvement in professional organisations.

Ideal Candidates:

• Will have a connection to Mackay or similar regional areas, or a strong desire to live and work in Mackay
• Are looking to develop and advance their career, with a long-term commitment to Mackay
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude

We offer an attractive salary package based on experience and performance. This is a genuine opportunity for a career driven solicitor to achieve monetary rewards, internal promotion, and professional recognition.

How to Apply:

If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please email your application to recruitment@wallaw.com.au. Include a cover letter explaining why you are an ideal candidate and your resume.

All applications will be treated confidentially and reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply promptly.

For enquiries, contact Greg Smart, Partner, on (07) 4963 2000 or via confidential email to recruitment@wallaw.com.au.