Employment Lawyer (Junior)

MKI Legal
Perth, WA
A$70,000-$80,000 p/a + potential bonuses
Legal → Industrial Relations & Employment Law
Full-time
On-site

Posted 16 hours ago


Manage your own client files – dismissals, discrimination, underpayments – in a Doyle’s‑listed specialised employment law firm, with direct mentoring from experienced lawyers.

About MKI Legal

Perth‑based specialist employment practice, recognised by Doyle’s Guide as a leading WA firm in employment law.

We value personal relationships: you’ll know your clients, not just their file numbers.

No time-sheets as the vast majority of our work is fixed-fee.

The Opportunity

Act as first point of contact for clients across a diverse range of matters.

Work side‑by‑side with senior lawyers and receive on‑the‑job training to deepen your employment‑law expertise.

While the role is full-time, we're open to a part-time arrangement for the right person.

This position is fully on‑site in Perth.

Key Responsibilities

Advise on dismissal claims, award & Fair Work compliance, contractor issues, general protections, underpayment, redundancy, discrimination, employment contracts and more.

Draft letters, claims, witness statements and submissions.

Represent clients in the Fair Work Commission, Federal Circuit and Family Court, WAIRC and the Industrial Magistrates Court.

Negotiate resolutions through mediation and conciliation.

Skills & Qualifications

Admitted (or eligible for admission) as a lawyer in Australia.

Training or demonstrable experience in employment law – e.g. university units, clerkships, or legal practice.

Strong research, drafting and advocacy skills.

Empathy and commercial acumen when dealing with clients.

How to Apply

Ready to grow with us? Click Apply through SEEK

More information about our firm at www.perthemploymentlawyers.com.au.

Applications close when the right candidate is found.


About MKI Legal

Perth, WA, Australia

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