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Corrs Chambers Westgarth Work Values
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Daily Duties at Corrs Chambers Westgarth:
Represented Australian-based multinational packaging giant (one of the largest companies on the ASX and included in Forbes Global 2000 list of largest public companies in the world), in complex commercial litigation within the highest court jurisdictions in Australia. Pleadings included conspiracy and fraud allegations and breaches of officer’s and director’s duties. Member of three person Executive Team of attorneys, also including one Partner and one Special Counsel, that managed team of 18 attorneys and 4 paralegals. Heavily engaged in all stages of the litigation process including managing discovery, drafting, and negotiating within pressured environments and deadlines. • Managed all aspects of file including correspondence with client (General Counsel) and six defendant parties. • Drafted pre-trial documents including particulars, summonses, subpoenas and affidavits. • Interviewed witnesses, drafted witness statements and proofed witnesses for trial. • Briefed and instructed Queen’s Counsel, Australia’s most celebrated rank of external barrister, at 12 multi-day interlocutory applications and 9 week substantive trial. • Key liaison between expert witness and private consultants regarding multi-million dollar damages claim. • Liaised with media advisors to ensure client reputation preserved. • Utilized extensive body of research tools becoming highly experienced in both case-related legal research and research of rules and procedures in various court systems. • Prepared detailed letters of advice on procedural, strategic and substantive legal issues. • Liaised with judge’s associates on a daily basis. • Drafted extensive post-trial briefs requiring thorough analysis of evidence and case law.
What they like about Corrs Chambers Westgarth:
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Company Rank: Not Available
Average length of employment : 1 year
Average salary of employees: $0
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