9 Litigation & Dispute Resolution jobs

We are a Sydney CBD law firm. We are seeking a solicitor who can work more independently in the areas of property law, commercial law and commercial litigation.   Preference will be given to a candidate with excellent IT and communication skills. 

Paralegal / Personal Assistant  ERA Legal, is a law firm specialising in insolvency, commercial law and litigation.  We  are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team as a trainee paralegal / personal assistant.  This is a full-time position that is suitable for a highly motivated student studying part-time or off campus for an LLB, Juris Doc., Dip.Law (LPAB) or similar qualification to join our legal support team.  Flexible working hours can be negotiated to accommodate coursework deadlines and exams. This position will offer you the opportunity to get a head start on your colleagues by working in a hands on capacity within the legal profession whilst studying.  Candidates must have at least 3 full semesters of study remaining.  Working closely with our team of solicitors, our paralegals / personal assistants are heavily involved in a variety of legal and administrative tasks.  Specific activities include: legal research and drafting; preparation and filing of court documents, affidavits, exhibits and briefs; transcription and proofreading; reviewing incoming correspondence;   diary management; working with solicitors to ensure critical deadlines are met.     Successful candidate attributes: Previous experience in the legal industry, particularly in the areas of litigation and commercial law will be an advantage but not critical; however to be considered for this role you must: be highly self-driven / motivated; demonstrate significant initiative; be extremely diligent in the approach to your work;   be able to touch type at least 60 wpm; If you meet the above criteria and you are excited by this opportunity, then please send your CV, a current academic transcript (where available) together with a covering letter letting us know why you are the right person for this job to law@eralegal.com.au While all applications will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted. Further information about our firm can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au

The team is involved in high-profile commercial disputes, litigation, investigations and inquiries and they provide sophisticated and strategic litigation and dispute resolution services across a broad range of areas. This role needs prior experience include managing a range of litigation and commercial matters including insolvency, property, commercial, and contractual disputes, and drafting commercial agreement. You will be involved in briefing and liaising with counsel, drafting correspondence, preparing advices, preparing witness and expert evidence, legal research, trail preparation, drafting court documents and assisting with the conduct of litigation proceedings.  You will be involved to draft commercial contract upon request as well. You will work alongside a senior partner who will provide support and mentoring, whilst allowing you autonomy to manage the files. You will also work closely with clients and Counsel and as such strong communication skills are essential.   The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years PAE in a similar role, strong communication skills, high attention to detail, well-developed analytical and drafting skills and excellent client management skills. You will also need strong organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously and in a team, fluent in mandarin speaking and writing. Please email your resume to info@tahotalaw.com.au .

If you are an older new graduate lawyer who has completed PLT, has a previous area of expertise, are able to source and manage your own client base, and are looking for a flexible, practical, performance-based opportunity, we may be a good fit for you. Our solicitors have backgrounds in other professional areas, are members of diverse communities, are able to network within those circles to develop business, work from home or remote locations, and are remunerated on a performance basis.  They are supported by the latest technology, office locations around Australia, and peers with knowledge of most areas of law to assist where needed. As a new graduate lawyer, you will work with the Principal to develop your chosen area of expertise.  You will source your own work, and be supervised in the delivery of services to clients to the point you are able to run matters on your own, but still have assistance and advice when needed.  Our vision is to get you operational as quickly as possible so you can practice law to a professional and commercial standard.  We appreciate that takes work on both our parts but anticipate you will be a quick learner. Employment can be on a part, full-time, or contract basis, with remuneration based on the work produced by you.  We don’t keep count of your hours worked, we don’t need to see you in the office at 9, but we do expect you to be productive. This role is not suitable to a new graduate without strong networking abilities and existing ties into community.  If you are not skilled in another area with strong business acumen, or do not know how to source work, please do not apply as you will not fit our model.

JC Legal Practice is a young and newly established law firm based in Sydney CBD practising primarily in commercial law, conveyancing and family law. We are seeking for a part time solicitor who has other commitments to work three days a week.  You will be working under the principal solicitor's supervision, responsible for all commercial, corporate, and property transaction and litigation matters including case management and client dealings.  To be considered for this role, the candidate should be able to demonstrate: At least one years of continuous full time experience in commercial dealings, familiar with PEXA & all procedures for conveyanving transactions.  Exceptional written and verbal communication. Able to work under pressure and meet the deadline. Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese preferred.  Work 3 days a week with flexible working hours.  We recognise your hard work and initiative.  To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your latest academic transcript to  hr@jclegal.com.au    As we are running a busy practice, please do not call. The listed candidates will be contacted via phone or email.

The Opportunity This opportunity is with a global top tier law firm, based in Sydney, supporting their Litigation & Dispute Resolution team. Working in this role will give you exposure to huge global deals and support.   The Role To provide an expert level of efficient, client-focused professional legal administrative service to the team by ensuring they have appropriate administrative support for their work activities. This is a fast-paced and varied role. You We are seeking applicants who have completed at least 4 years of your studies and have worked in a mid to top tier firm in the past. To be successful in this role you must be adaptable and have the ability to work as part of a team and interact with people from different backgrounds in an energetic way to achieve common goals. Duties could include: Reviewing documents on case management databases; Reviewing, sorting and collating hard copies of documents; Data entry and electronic file management; Court filing, collections, and deliveries; Undertaking tasks assigned by the legal team including research; and Photocopying. The Requirements Strong organisational skills to manage a large number of files at a time and meet deadlines Good interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, debtors and internal staff A team player, willing to help others when necessary Accuracy and attention to detail Flexible with the ability to manage change effectively. Independent but able to work as part of a team.