ABOUT THE TEAM

Founded in 2019, XD Law has established itself as a leading public interest law firm in Australia.

XD has represented and continues to represent independent media and citizen journalists, whistleblowers, activists and survivors of abuses of power. While the firm is young, it has already garnered a reputation for innovative crowdfunding and catalysing public support for particular causes. This is an excellent opportunity to join XD in a period of growth.

The team works across diverse civil litigation areas including defamation, public interest disclosure litigation, administrative law, tort law and environmental law. Case loads involve a mix of public interest work and commercial litigation.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The firm is looking for a lawyer or recent graduate with experience in a litigation or professional services environment. The position would best suit those recently graduated from university and who have completed or are in the process of completing the GDLP.

The position offers a high level of autonomy and is well suited for a hardworking, self-motivated individual who wants an opportunity to think creatively, design and implement strategic litigation actions and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Ideally, you have:

• Experience working within a litigation environment
• Strong relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent organisation skills, a demonstrated ability to manage large and complex projects and a strong sense of initiative
• Ability to think creatively and ability to make sound decisions based on critical consideration of different perspectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in public speaking, campaigning and/or media advocacy

We have offices in Sydney and Canberra. We are open to candidates in both cities. There will be opportunities to practice across several jurisdictions and travel interstate.

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