Commercial Litigation Lawyer

About the role
Build your career with an award-winning boutique law practice, working closely with esteemed Partners and highly experienced practitioners on a broad range of litigation matters including commercial litigation, media and defamation law, employment, insurance disputes and other complex disputes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented commercial litigation lawyer to enjoy direct client exposure and independently manage matters from commencement through to resolution with a leading firm.

What's on offer
On offer is an excellent salary plus benefits, hybrid work arrangements and access to quality mentoring from leading practitioners in their field and excellent support and resources. 

Duties
In this role, you will:-

• Advise and act on a wide variety of stimulating, complex and interesting litigation matters 
• Work autonomously alongside highly experienced Partners on matters involving contractual disputes, advisory work, pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, evidence preparation, interlocutory applications, mediation and court appearances  
• Draft and prepare correspondence, advice, affidavits, witness statements, briefs to counsel and court documents 
• Develop and provide litigation strategy and practical, commercial and client-focused solutions
• Support &/or instruct at mediations, settlement negotiations and court proceedings 
• Contribute to a collaborative, hardworking and high-performing team environment

Skills & experience
The ideal candidate will have:- 

• 3-5 years' PQE in commercial litigation matters
• Exposure to insurance, defamation, employment matters/disputes (highly regarded)
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, solutions-focused and client-centric approach
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously
• Willingness to contribute to team growth and share knowledge 
• Ability to work effectively in a relaxed yet professional environment
• Sound technical ability with excellent drafting and analytical skills
• Proven ability to network and market with the view to generating clients

About the firm
Our client is an award-winning and successful CBD firm with highly regarded partners known for their innovative and progressive practices, positive and social work culture and excellent support and resources. Particularly well known for their advocacy on behalf of policy holders in litigated and non-litigated insurance disputes, our client celebrates all wins firm-wide to ensure they consistently build a culture focused on knowledge sharing and team work. 

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

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Rosie Mamic | Principal Consultant
c/- Legal People
M:  0418 146 582
E:  rosie@legalpeople.com.au
Our Ref: 4081712
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