12 Litigation & Dispute Resolution jobs

MGL Lawyers We are a full-service law firm based in Sydney CBD. We offer legal advice across all areas of general, family, property and commercial law. Our multi-lingual team of lawyers offer a legal service that not only unravels complex legal problems but is flexible enough to fit with modern lives and the ever-changing business and regulatory environment. We are looking for a law graduate or student who is currently completing the Practical Legal Training component on a volunteer basis. We are offering a 4-day position for Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The successful candidate is expected to have the following skills: Be well presented and enthusiastic Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and time management skills Team player with honesty and integrity An ability to speak Mandarin or Cantonese will be highly regarded  To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to:  info@mgllawyers.com.au

BNC Lawyers is taking applications for PLT Students looking to get radically involved in a fast paced legal environment! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a significant role in legal enforcement action and to experience the full process of litigation. You will be working with clients to resolve their disputes through litigation. Your work will assist clients from resolving liability disputes pertaining to their accident and deal with disputes pertaining to quantum and establishing negligence.   Key responsibilities  will include Assisting the Principle Solicitor with case management/file management. Drafting of legal documents (Statement of Claims, defences, cross-claims, affidavits, consent orders, default judgements, statements and etc) Liaising with relevant parties. Attending court. Seeking court orders at (Pre-trial reviews, defence call overs and etc) If you are looking for; A career defining opportunity  An opportunity to develop your skills as a prospective solicitor Opportunity to work in a fast paced/high volume company. We want to hear from you! We are currently looking for Students interested in completing their Practical Legal Training that are looking to develop their skills and work with a synergetic team. The ideal candidates will have: Completed or are enrolled in a Bachelor of Law and are currently undertaking their PLT. Experience at a previous solicitor company (preferred but not vital) Highly developed verbal and written communication and time management skills An analytical and forensic mind Ability to manage files in a professional manner We welcome all applications from candidates looking to get involved in this role. About BNC Lawyers BNC Lawyers is a specialist litigation law firm that is also currently in the process of expanding into other fields, these include Conveyancing, Migration law, Student/Visa Services, Trafficking law and family law. APPLY NOW.   Please send us your resume to our email ( litigation@bnclawyers.com.au ).   If you have any queries we welcome all calls toward David at our office on (02) 8054 4519       We Note that this is a voluntary position.   We look forward to speaking to you soon.

Jacobson and Associates is a sole practitioner firm, specialising in commercial litigation and commercial law. Our primary clients are small to medium size businesses requiring litigation support, or commercial drafting and review. We have become recognised for our integrity and high quality of work and after just over two years of operation, have become a thriving legal practice. In offering a position for a Practical Legal Training Student, we are not interested in you making our  coffee or performing mundane photocopying and filing. You won't learn anything from that. We will provide you with interesting tasks and take time to explain to you the background and legal relevance of all work you perform.  We pride ourselves in ensuring that you gain valuable knowledge and experience in exchange for the services you provide to us.  If you are enthusiastic, smart, hard working person and want to learn from a solicitor with over 23 years legal practice experience, please submit your application.

Petherick Cottrell is a modern and expanding law firm in Mandurah. We are heavily litigation based and seek the assistance of two Law Clerks within the Litigation Team. The positions are volunteer and are primarily research based. There will also be an opportunity to meet with clients and draft some Court documents.  The successful candidates will be working within a team of experienced lawyers, and will gain valuable knowledge. There is also the opportunity for an advancement as a Restricted Practitioner for a suitably motivated and skilled law clerk.  The hours of engagement are negotiable. Please send your Application and CV, including a copy of your academic transcripts to Trent Petherick, trent@petherickcottrell.com.au  

About the business We are a boutique firm with offices along the eastern seaboard of Australia. Due to growth and recent promotions we are seeking a stellar lawyer to join our litigation practice.  About the role This role is suited to a career minded individual looking to work closely with our Partners and become a key member of a high performing team and leading law firm. You will add value by offering litigation and dispute resolution legal services where you will be exposed to a diverse range of litigation matters. Working alongside high-calibre partners who will support you throughout your career, you'll have access to quality clients and will continue to develop your technical and advocacy skills on varied and challenging matters. The successful applicant will be resilient, energetic and extremely organised. In addition you will: Be recently admitted or have already completed your PLT Have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and our valued clientele. Possess strong academics, drafting skills, time management and attention to detail. Be an organised professional, able to diarise important dates and complete tasks according to deadlines. You have interests in and pursue excellence in areas outside the field of law. Together with an opportunity to develop your career, in return for your hard work you can expect: Genuine career advancement based on merit and performance Open door policy for ongoing support and development Strong social culture with regular team & firm events In house training seminars and a structured mentoring program  

Fully Qualified OR Trainee position Dubbo Location $ 41.35ph (qualified rate) or $29.71ph (trainee rate) + salary packaging + 9.5% superannuation Interrelate is a community based, not-for-profit organisation that has been a leading provider of quality relationship services in New South Wales since 1926. We have a network of centres across metropolitan, regional and rural New South Wales. Each year, we help over 70,000 individuals, couples, families and children to develop better communication, effective solutions and strong relationships. We are currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy for either a fully qualified Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP) or a Trainee that is currently working towards a qualification for our Family Relationship Centre in the Western Region. The Family Relationship Centre is an initiative of the Australian Government to provide families (whether together or separated) with access to information about family relationship issues, ranging from building better relationships to dispute resolution. This position is responsible to conduct family dispute resolution/mediation sessions with clients of the Centre. This role will either be Permanent Full Time (37.5 hours per  for the qualified role, or Fixed Term Full Time for a period of up to 12 months whilst the Trainee is completing their Traineeship. This role will be primarily based in Dubbo, however will require travel to Outreach locations within the region. The successful applicant must hold current accreditation with the Attorney General's Department as an Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. For more information about how to gain this accreditation please visit: http://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/FamilyDisputeResolution/Pages/Becomingafamilydisputeresolutionpractitioner.aspx Fully Qualified Key Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in behavioural or social science, mediation or family law Current or imminent accreditation as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner with the Attorney General's Department Minimum 3 years’ experience in therapeutic work with families/ children (e.g. counselling, mediation, family law or welfare) Understanding of the impact of family separation and breakdown on children Demonstrated skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interest of the children. Trainee Key Requirements: Relevant tertiary qualifications in behavioural or social science/counselling/mediation or family law OR working towards these Current enrollment in an approved dispute resolution/mediation/conciliation course that leads to a qualification as a registered FDRP Understanding of the impact of family separation and breakdown on children Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated capacity to develop skills in managing high parental conflict whilst upholding the best interests of the children To reward staff for their 100% commitment we offer competitive employment conditions in the industry including: Salary Sacrificing and Packaging Options (superannuation, loans, credit cards, school fees) Additional days of paid leave on top of standard leave entitlements Salaries pitched at the top end of the market Training, Mentoring, Supervision and access to Resources Access to support through the Employee Assistance Program Opportunities for multi skilling and up-skilling High level of diversity in role Excellent working environment To Apply: To be considered for this vacancy please forward a copy of your resume and cover letter addressing the 5 key requirements of this role as listed in the job ad above to hr@interrelate.org.au   with subject line: Application – Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner OR Application – Trainee Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. Closing Date: COB (5pm) Monday 18th March 2019 Please note:  To be considered for this vacancy your application must address the selection criteria as outline in the job ad.  All Interrelate positions require a satisfactory clearance of relevant Police & Working with Children checks as Interrelate services are funded by the Australian Government

Black Cat Data is an innovative technology platform focusing on education in Data Science and AI.   We are looking for a driven Law Graduate or PLT Student to act as the company's in-house accounts receivable & legal officer. You will be working closely with the CEO and our external law firm on debt collection and other legal issues. This does not act as experience under the PLT program but is a paid role.   Skills and Qualifications Must have Law Graduate or PLT Student You are eager to learn about debt collection and litigation processes Excellent written and oral communication skills High level of attention to detail  Ability to make outbound phone calls to customers and liaise with internal/external staff Ability to work autonomously Nice to have Experience in customer service, telesales or credit control Experience in litigation and/or negotiation   Responsibilities and Duties Managing the company’s accounts receivable and legal cases Using the latest software such as Xero, CRM and other software Executing outbound calls to debtors and arranging payment Negotiating with debtors on payment plans and solutions Reporting to stakeholders Drafting legal Letters of Demand and Statement of Claims Administration and posting of letters to debtors Liaising with external lawyers and debtors on cases   The role is 4 hours per week from a Sydney office and long-term remote work is an option.   Please send through your resume and cover letter with the reasons why you are interested in Debt Collection/Litigation and working for Black Cat Data.

Unique Junior Lawyer Role – Rosendorff Lawyers The role We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic junior lawyer to join our growing boutique commercial practice. Graduates with outstanding results from reputable universities are encouraged to apply. The role will be a mix of commercial and litigious work, and you will be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters. This is an unique and amazing role for someone who has the intellectual and emotional intelligence to stamp their personality on the practice of law at an early stage of their career. What you would do Hopefully no two days will be the same. You will be given the opportunity to draft various commercial agreements, run litigious files in areas such as IP, building and construction, Owners Corporation, insurance, shareholder and various Consumer Law matters. You would be responsible for taking thorough instructions from clients, investigating every issue that arises on your matters, providing bold and commercial advice to clients, developing strategies, briefing counsel, drafting pleadings, witness statements and the list goes on. You would know when to ask for assistance and when you should solve problems on your own. What you need to be good at this job You will: have been admitted or are close to being admitted have outstanding results from a reputable Australian law school preferably be able to speak Mandarin or another second language have outstanding drafting and verbal communication skills be very organised and have strong time management skills have initiative, common sense and be proactive in advancing the files you have carriage of without waiting to be asked to do something hopefully have some experience in a commercial law environment be honest in all your dealings with clients, fellow employees and yourself be an Australian permanent resident be a quick learner be able to market the firm and grow its client base with your engaging personality Remuneration You will be paid a competitive salary based on experience and your potential to grow the firm and its good name. Why choose this firm? This is your chance to get your hands dirty doing real legal work, gain immediate client contact, and develop yourself into an outstanding junior lawyer. You will receive all the mentoring you require and will be attracted to working in a smaller firm that is down to earth and gives excellent value and service to its clients. How to apply? Please forward your resume, an authenticated transcript of your results and a one-page cover letter to  brett@rosendorff.com.au  setting out how your skills would be suitable for this role. 

Do you have a legal background? Do you have amazing IT and organisational skills? Are you experienced in eDiscovery? If so, we want you! Opportunities for career growth and development Collegial, collaborative team culture Litigation support experience is preferred, but not a necessity Do you have discovery and litigation support experience? Perhaps you’re an overseas qualified lawyer with litigation experience?  Have you worked in document management at a professional services firm? We’re seeking candidates who have professional services or legal experience, preferably in the area of litigation support and discovery. We are looking for bright and capable people who are interested in expanding their litigation and legal knowledge. To be successful in this role, you will have: The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team Initiative and a strong drive to succeed Solid experience with discovery Experience in litigation support – this is preferred, but not a necessity This role is varied and challenging, with no two days the same. If you are inquisitive, focused and ready to take on a new challenge, don’t hesitate!    For more information, contact Danielle Guise on 04 471 5875, send her an email -  danielle.guise@nicherecruitment.co.nz , or APPLY NOW.  Niche has been a premier provider of specialist talent to the New Zealand market for over 20 years, gaining an excellent reputation as a supplier to government and the corporate, legal and NGO/charity sectors. Specialising in recruitment for the legal, HR, policy and marketing and communications verticals, Niche supports the full career life-cycle from graduate and support roles through to specialist, middle management and executive posts.