Solicitor - Litigation (Graduate to 2 years PAE)

Join a leading boutique practice in the Sydney CBD

Our firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Solicitor (graduate level to 2 years PAE) to join our busy, high-performing litigation team.

We provide sophisticated legal services to our clients, combining technical excellence with practical, commercial solutions. This role offers an ideal balance for a practitioner seeking exposure to high-level, complex disputes within a collaborative and supportive boutique environment.

The Role

The successful candidate will work closely with our Partners. You will be provided with direct mentorship and the opportunity to manage a diverse range of litigation matters, ranging from smaller scale disputes to complex, large-scale proceedings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research to support litigation strategy.
• Preparing briefs for Counsel and managing the instruction process.
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, and affidavits for both Plaintiffs and Defendants.
• Assist in the management of matters across the Local, District, Supreme, and Federal Court jurisdictions.
• Managing administrative requirements, including court filings and deadline tracking.
• Attending and appearing in Court.

Selection Criteria

We invite applications from solicitors who possess the following:

• Experience: suitable for entry level practitioner up to 2 years PAE.  
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, and a high level of attention to detail.
• Professionalism: Exceptional organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Procedural Proficiency: A solid foundational understanding of court practice and procedures, at a level appropriate to the solicitor's level of experience.

Our Offer

We offer a professional, collegiate environment where solicitors are encouraged to develop their expertise through direct partner engagement.

We are committed to the professional growth of our team members and provide a platform to engage in quality, challenging work.

Applications

Interested candidates are invited to submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae detailing their relevant experience and academic transcript to Tarrek Naji (tnaji@mtpartners.com.au) and Juliana Ng (jng@mtpartners.com.au)