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Litigation Lawyer (1-2 years PAE)

Legal People

Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Location
Victoria
Type
Full-time

About the role Our client is looking for a Litigation Lawyer with approximately 12 months –2 years PAE to join their Melbourne CBD team. This is a great opportunity for an early career lawyer to build broad, practical…

About the role

About the role
Our client is looking for a Litigation Lawyer with approximately 12 months –2 years PAE to join their Melbourne CBD team. This is a great opportunity for an early career lawyer to build broad, practical experience across a varied mix of commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters.

Your role will include handling a wide range of matters, for example:
  • General commercial and contractual disputes
  • Corporations Act disputes
  • Australian Consumer Law claims
  • Debt recovery and statutory demands
  • Insolvency-related disputes
  • Property and building disputes
  • Employment disputes (and more)!
  • Preparing court documents, correspondence and briefs to Counsel
  • Assisting with mediations, negotiations and other dispute resolution processes
  • Liaising directly with clients, Counsel, experts and other stakeholders
Skills and experience we'd love:
  • 12 months –2 years PAE experience in commercial litigation and/or dispute resolution
  • Strong academics in law 
  • Strong drafting, research and communication skills
  • Sound attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
  • A practical, commercial and client-focused approach
  • A genuine interest in developing a broad litigation practice
This role would suit a junior lawyer who enjoys the variety of litigation and is looking to develop strong technical and practical skills across a broad range of disputes within a supportive and approachable team.

About our client
Our client is a highly regarded, full-service commercial law firm with an established Melbourne presence. Known for its practical, commercially focused approach and quality legal work, the firm offers a supportive, down-to-earth culture with a strong focus on client service.

How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply Now button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People

M:    0418 361 199
E:    sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Ref No: 4082404q
#SCR-sharon-henderson

Applications via legalpeople.com.au

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