Current Opportunities

With extensive experience in contentious and non-contentious employment and industrial matters, our workplace relations team is highly regarded. Our industry experience includes the retail and service sectors, finance, professional services, healthcare, education, construction, engineering and manufacturing, with our clients ranging from small privately owned businesses to large companies with several thousand employees, being a mixture of professional, executive, managerial, trade, administrative staff and contractors.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing clients with legal advice
• Assist in managing matters, ensuring all deadlines are met
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
• Managing prospective client relationships
• Mentoring and developing junior staff
• Continual professional development and managing CLE requirements

The successful candidate:

You will be supported in this close knit team, given training, mentoring and guidance from your peers and leader. You will need to be self-motivated, energetic and adaptable in this dynamic environment.

Ideal background and skills include:

• Experience in industrial relations practice and management and enterprise bargaining from a well-regarded employment and IR practice will be particularly valuable.   
• A minimum of 4-5 years' PQE with a background in employment & safety
• Previous exposure to Business Development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships
• Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
• Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• A strong focus on turnaround time
• Commercial acumen
• Practical and client focused problem solving skills
• A strong, plain language communication style

About us:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.

We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.

We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, a formal mentoring program and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority at Colin Biggers & Paisley. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

We have one of the country's oldest, largest and most experienced infrastructure, construction and engineering practices. With 11 partners and a supporting team of 38 solicitors and paralegals, our construction and engineering team deliver cutting-edge advice on the most complex and challenging projects. We advise major stakeholders in the construction and engineering industries.

Our practice and partners are routinely listed amongst the best in Australia in a number of legal directories, including Chambers Asia Pacific, Best Lawyers in Australia, Doyle's Guide and The Legal 500.
  
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Providing clients with legal advice
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
• Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements

The successful candidate

• 2-3 years' PQE with experience in front end construction
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions well
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• A strong focus on turnaround time and ability to work under pressure
• Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
• A strong, plain language communication style

About us:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.

We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.

We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, a formal mentoring program and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority at Colin Biggers & Paisley. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

Job Role Summary:

The Learning & Development Manager will work as a key member of the Human Resources (HR) team and will be specifically responsible for the design and implementation of an L&D Strategy. This includes finalising the roll out of the Learning Management System (LMS) and the overall Learning & Development (L&D) function.

One of L&D’s primary responsibilities is to manage the development of people and do so in a way that supports other key practice priorities. We see L&D’s strategic role spanning a number of areas which include attracting and retaining talent, developing our employee's capabilities, succession planning, positively contributing to CBP's brand and motivating and engaging employees with a long term focus.

This role plays a key leadership role within the practice and will provide expertise in the development and implementation of learning initiatives nationally. This critical role will collaborate and partner with our Practice Groups and Shared Services Teams to improve individual and practice performances aligned with the strategic direction, vision and values of the practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implementation and maintenance of My Learning, the LMS (Learning Management System) platform in alignment with the practice's strategic plan. Define and set goals for a successful implementation and post roll out strategy;
• Implement an L&D strategy to identify and meet the training and development needs across the practice. This includes attracting and retaining talent, developing our employee's capabilities, succession planning positively contributing to CBP's brand and motivating and engaging employees;
• Design, develop and deliver high quality and relevant L&D content to be used within the LMS;
• Engage with the Heads of Group, Shared Services Leaders and each practice group to implement L&D engagement initiatives to assist in supporting development and innovation across the practice;
• Review and update the practice's current performance management system, PULSE. This may include recommending updates to the current system or recommending a new system;
• Provide expertise, advice and guidance to ensure that our all of our employees have the necessary competencies to meet the practice’s current and future learning and development needs;
• Identify appropriate accreditation and qualification paths, applicable to employees within the practice;
• Develop and implement training plans for all legal positions and shared services groups. This includes training needs, timelines, budget and facilitators;
• Engage with Partners and Seniors Leaders across the practice to identify learning and development needs at the senior level;
• Identify areas for improvement, design and implement systems and processes that enhance the efficiency of the practice;
• Ensure all training initiatives are in accordance with best practice;
• Manage the CPD requirements across the practice;
• Manage the annual CPD calendar across the practice;
• Ensure all training activities and materials meet with relevant organisational and statutory policies, including health and safety, employment and equality laws;
• Monitor and report on training activities, costs, performance improvements as required.

The successful candidate:

• Previous experience managing and rolling out an LMS and Strategy;
• eLearning expertise using a range of eLearning tools, video capturing tools and content editing;
• Encourage and demonstrate the need for continuous professional development, and the value it provides to an organisation;
• Minimum five years’ experience in a L&D Manager role ideally with a law firm or other professional service environment;
• High level written and verbal communication skills;
• Previous experience working with performance management systems;
• A collaborative mindset;
• Ability to work autonomously and the capacity to manage competing priorities and deadlines;
• Demonstrate a record of being able to create effective partnerships with partners, managers, practice groups and external providers;
• Uses project management approaches and tools to ensure timely and effective outcomes;
• Demonstrated capability to liaise and negotiate with internal clients and external providers;
• Strong organisational skills;
• Advanced technological skills and understanding, this includes knowledge of Microsoft packages: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

What does success look like:

• Successful implementation of the LMS platform, with an uptake of at least 60% of the practice actively using the platform. Teamed with a strategy to ensure continued success of the LMS;
• Develop an L&D strategy that works in conjunction with the practice's strategic plan. It should engage the practice, its groups and encourage collaboration;
• Visibility of cultural change towards a learning culture across the practice;
• Increased usage of our PULSE performance management system.

About us:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.

We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.

We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, a formal mentoring program and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority at Colin Biggers & Paisley. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide 1st, 2nd & 3rd level IT technical support to 500 users nationally through telephone, email and face to face in a fast paced environment.
• Consistently provide a high standard of IT support to ensure all helpdesk requests are responded to within agreed timeframes where SLA's can be met.
• Working within collaborative Service Desk Team to provide proactive rather than reactive outcomes for our clients.
• Communicating effectively to all areas of the practice, this includes Partners, Senior Management and all other staff including external clients.
• An ability to setup, build, deploy, maintain and support Windows 8 & 10 workstations, laptops and surfaces with associated hardware and software.
• High level understanding of MDM platforms, preferably MobileIron for Mobile device support, deployment and enrolment.
• High-level understanding Windows 8.1 & Windows 10 SOE's.
• Proficient in supporting Microsoft Office 2013/2016 & Office 365
• Excellent understanding of Remote access tools for support (VPN, RDP, Dameware & Zoom for use in and after hours support.
• Active Directory management (create, move and delete users.
• Exchange Management administration involving the Creation of distribution and security groups.
• Good understanding of Networking protocols and administration.
• Maintenance of printers and other peripheral equipment.
• Support of non-computer related equipment and hardware such as telephony systems, video conferencing and audio-visual equipment
• Ability to contribute and participate in Projects and other tasks.
• Adhere to all processes and procedures in the IT department and the wider practice.

  The successful candidate:

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Helpdesk/Desktop Support role within legal or professional services with a national focus.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable
• Knowledge of networking protocols and administration.
• Experience supporting LANs, Wireless AP's, PC operating systems, desktop software and video conferencing platforms.
• Experience using a variety of PC software including the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Exchange, Windows servers and desktops, Citrix, anti-virus software; and surface device experience.
• Strong research and troubleshooting techniques.
• Excellent customer service focus providing a high level of service to our clients.
• Exceptional communication and written skills which includes interpersonal.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• Able to respond promptly and effectively to prioritise multiple queries
• A professional, flexible, positive, friendly and team orientated approach to work
• Align to the to the vision, values and culture at CBP.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Providing high level administrative and legal secretarial support
• Maintaining a high level of service excellence at all times
• Diary and email management
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner
• Digital dictation
• Preparing correspondence
• Ensuring filing is undertaken
• Preparing, editing and finalisation of monthly bills
• Working in a timely and effective manner to ensure all tasks are completed
• Developing excellent working relationships with external/internal clients

The successful candidate:

• 3 - 4 years' experience in a similar role 
• Experience working in Property & Development is desirable and not essential
• Ability to multi-task
• Confidentiality, sensitivity and integrity across all aspects of the role
• Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent customer service ethic with a focus on providing a high level of service
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Sound knowledge and experience of Microsoft products
• Elite 3E knowledge would be desirable but not essential