AT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER, OUR AMBITION IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.
We are where you need us to be. We are in the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.
We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.
Your goals. Our ambition.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are recruiting for a Solicitor to join our innovative and market leading Digital Legal Delivery practice group. This role is based in our Digital Disputes team in Brisbane, Melbourne or Perth.
We are seeking a Solicitor who is energised by the opportunity to work at the intersection of law and technology and committed to delivering excellence within a high-performing and supportive team environment.
You can expect to work on high-profile matters across multiple practice areas, while leveraging some of the most advanced tech and AI tools in the legal market.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Supervising, mentoring and quality reviewing the work of more junior team members on document and information-intensive aspects of Disputes matters.
• Conducting document review and more legally complex tasks including evidence preparation, claims assessment and supporting clients directly.
• When required, stepping up to lead fee earning projects escalating to Senior Solicitors and/or Managers for support as required.
• Contributing to the development of others, including briefing and providing feedback/training to junior team members.
• Collaborating with colleagues in the Digital Legal Delivery practice (nationally and globally), as well as expert lawyers across HSF Kramer.
• Supporting the design and implementation of tech-driven improvements and processes to drive efficiencies and innovation.
• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, as well as the ongoing developments in AI/legal technology.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• An unrestricted practicing certificate in the relevant Australian jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience, ideally with a minimum of 6 months in dispute resolution/litigation.
• Experience with large scale doc review processes (ideally using Relativity).
• Experience using generative AI/legal technology and an interest in NewLaw.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to review, analyse and organise documentary and factual evidence.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience supervising graduates or paralegals, openly sharing knowledge to foster the development of others in the team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to build relationships within the Digital team and wider HSF Kramer firm.