9 Litigation & Dispute Resolution jobs

We are a boutique full-service law firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Due to our rapid growth, our Perth office is currently looking for a Legal Graduate to join the firm. Ideally, you will have some criminal law, family law and/or migration law experience, however, we will consider all applicants.  You should have completed your law degree and have been admitted or be close to admission, however candidates with more experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.  We provide strategic legal advice across areas including migration, administrative, family, criminal, property, conveyancing, employment, business and commercial law. You must be commercially minded and a person who upholds the core values of our firm. The successful applicant must: Have completed their law degree and PLT; Is available to work full time (08:30am - 05:00pm); Must be hardworking and loyal; Should think outside of the box; Should have an entrepreneurial spirit; Have excellent oral and written communication skills; Have a very high level of attention to detail; Have strong organisational and time management skills; Can meet deadlines and work well in a team; Be highly computer literate with advanced skills in word; Be prompt, reliable and not a clock watcher and have a willingness to excel; Have a commitment to excellence in everything that you do and most importantly have a high level of attention to detail and a passion and enthusiasm for all things related to the practice of law; Can manage competing priorities in a high volume, high pressure environment; Can work independently with minimum supervision; and Have an eagerness to learn. This is an opportunity to practice in a friendly and collegiate environment with experienced practitioners who will provide on-going professional development and mentoring.  You should have a real desire for personal development. Demonstrated experience will be an advantage but the key will be a self-motivated preparedness to learn and become fully involved in our day to day practice. This is a rare opportunity to be part of this well-regarded boutique law firm and build your client base and portfolio. Please note that only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short-listing process. You may have more experience, we would still like to hear from you. If you are interested in this position, please send through a detailed cover letter and resume.   In your cover letter, we recommend that any applicant mention the following: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? What legal software (i.e. Migration Manager, SmokeBall, Leap) have you been used? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Have you completed a qualification in law? Do you have an interest in business development and networking? Do you have an interest in migration, criminal and family? Do you have any experience in migration, criminal and family? Are you a team player, highlight your good points? Have you ever been terminated from a place of employment, if so please explain why?

TurksLegal is an award-winning, specialist law firm with 34 partners and over 180 staff across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices. We operate in all jurisdictions in Australia. Our Brisbane office has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Lawyer to join the team on a one year rotation program through the following practice groups: Life Insurance Superannuation and Advice General insurance At the conclusion of the rotation program, a permanent position may be offered in one of these practice groups. The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with strong academic achievements. At TurksLegal, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Candidates are required to hold a current practising certificate or have completed a Practical Training Course. Preference will be given to applicants who have strong academic records and previous work experience. To apply, please submit a current CV and an academic transcript. For further information please contact Elena Hristovska on (02)8257 5773 Please note only candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted.

Nicholas George Lawyers (NGL) is a boutique firm located in Bondi Junction. We specialise in litigation, property law, family law and wills and probate. You will also have the opportunity to gain experience in our niche practice of Australian-Indonesian Law and private international law.  NGL has a position available for a PLT student to join their friendly team. You will receive hands on experience and work in a friendly and supportive environment. As a PLT intern your duties will include:  legal research, analysis and problem solving; assistance with court attendance participating in client conferences; legal drafting;  file management; drafting correspondence; and  adhoc administrative tasks. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to work minimum 4 days, but preferably 5 days per week.  Please send a short cover letter and your CV to Lydia Santoso: lydia@nglawyers.com.au   Note: This is a voluntary unpaid position. 

On the hunt for a career move where you work 1 on 1 with Partners on various legal transactions and advice? Career opportunity for a talented lawyer!   An exceptional opportunity exists for a switched on, focused Graduate. You will work across the firm’s various disciplines including Property & Projects, Litigation & Insolvency and Corporate & Commercial, exposing you to a variety of quality matters. Working directly with encouraging and experienced Partners and senior practitioners, you will enjoy excellent mentoring and training.   As part of our team we will expect you to be proactive and client centric, producing quality, accurate legal work in a timely manner.  This is a genuine opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills in a supportive environment.   Duties and Responsibilities  Matter related responsibilities  General conduct of Court proceedings in all courts Undertaking property and commercial transactions Drafting a wide variety of legal documents Establish and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients including providing advice as is appropriate to your level of experience. Under supervision, you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to operate within, understand and respond to complex legal procedures.   Qualifications and Skill Base LLB or equivalent (recently graduated or soon to graduate)   Personal Attributes Self-motivated and result driven individual Ability to think commercially Excellent time management skills Good communicator and approachable manner Excellent drafting and written communication skills Willing and flexible in regard to adapting to evolving business needs Ability to review priorities and work to operational deadlines Genuine team player   A competitive salary is on offer as well as a firm culture which promotes work/life balance.   Please apply for this role via the Seek advertisement.   Applications to include; Cover Letter, CV and a copy of your full academic transcript. Applications without a transcript will not be progressed.   Only direct candidates will be accepted at this time.   Applicants must have Australian Residency.   We respectfully advise only applicants being progressed will be contacted.

Rosendorff Lawyers – Graduate or Junior Commercial/Litigation Lawyer Short term role with potential to convert to long term position Our Firm Rosendorff Lawyers is dynamic, friendly commercial law practice located on St. Kilda Road Melbourne. The Role We are looking for an intelligent, proactive and friendly solicitor who has been admitted or close to being admitted to join our firm. The successful candidate will be working across a range of interesting commercial and litigious matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency law, insurance law, construction disputes and real estate transactions. Intended commencement date is immediate. The firm clients are from a broad cross section of the community. You will receive mentoring and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting, challenging matters. The candidate The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, adaptable and organised.   You will have: been admitted or close to being admitted; excellent drafting skills; A second language preferable but not essential; the ability to work under pressure; the willingness to learn from constructive feedback; common sense; ability to apply your knowledge to real life situations and think commercially; honesty in all your dealings; strong academic results from a reputable law school; and be an Australian permanent resident The appeal of the position is the variety of work, the opportunity to ‘get your hands dirty’ at the coalface of commercial law, learn quickly under skilled and experienced supervision, and the culture of the firm. To apply/More Information         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.

S&A Legal (Silberstein & Associates) is a boutique legal practice located at Circular Quay.  It has been a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for three consecutive years in two categories:  Boutique Law Firm of the year and Managing Partner of the Year.  In this position you will work closely with  Rob Silberstein as your professional mentor.    We are searching for a recent graduate - 2yrs PQE who has a proven and demonstrated interest in intellectual property law, commercial law and litigation.  The successful applicant will be working on a high profile trade mark litigation matter, as well as corporate and commercial litigation matters.  Our clients include large multinational organisations, high profile individuals, domestic companies, inventors and entrepreneurs. This position is hands on.  You will be liaising with barristers, interacting with clients and providing high level legal support to the senior team.  It is a fast paced environment.  You must feel comfortable with perfection and working to tight deadlines.  Selection criteria:  You must have a dual qualification law degree and be able to practise law (or soon be able to) in NSW;  A second degree in either  Science  (Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Life-Sciences, medical science, pharmacology) or an Engineering background will be highly regarded when we shortlist candidates; You must have chosen electives focusing on business/commercial law and intellectual property during your law degree. Proven drafting skills; Excellent work ethic; Ability to work as a team; and An attention to detail  All applicants must include the following: Short cover note - no more than three paragraphs, outlining why you should be considered for this role;   Your most recent resume; and A full academic transcript.  Application is by email only. 

GMH Legal is a progressive, small sized firm where you can expect to be in contact with the principal solicitor on a day to day basis.  GMH Legal is based in the St. George area.  Our firm specialises in litigation, property law, migration law, corporate law and other general areas. We have 2 roles available for PLT placements or practical experience. We are looking for enthusiastic students in the second half of their degree, who wish to gain practical experience in a busy law firm and to provide support to our legal team.  You will be required to provide legal and administrative support to the team and undertake legal research and paralegal duties under supervision, and you will be working with clientele from a wide variety of backgrounds. Applicants are expected to have the following skills: attention to detail excellent people skills with an outgoing and professional personality proactive good time management, research and computer skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hard-working and has the ability to prioritise matters. Positions commence   immediately. Please note that these positions are unpaid. The position is part time for 1 to 2 days a week for 3 months.   Please forward a CV and cover letter to sviatos@gmhlegal.com