Lawyer – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency (0-4 years PQE) (Hurstville)

Lawyer – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency (0-4 years PQE) (Hurstville)

31 Jul
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Roser Lawyers
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Hurstville

31 Jul

Roser Lawyers

Hurstville

About Us

Roser Lawyers is a boutique specialist litigation firm practising in insolvency, bankruptcy, debt recovery and commercial litigation. We act for some of Australia's leading insolvency practitioners, national debt recovery firms, corporate clients and company directors in matters across all Australian jurisdictions, including regular appearances in the Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court.

We are a close-knit team that prides itself on being a great place to work. You will get genuine hands-on experience, direct client contact and real responsibility from day one, with close mentoring from the firm's Principal and senior lawyers.

The Role

We are looking for a lawyer with 0-4 years post-admission experience to join our growing litigation and insolvency team. This is an outstanding opportunity for lawyer who wants to run their own files, appear in court regularly and build genuine expertise in insolvency and commercial disputes.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include

- Running your own debt recovery and enforcement files under supervision, from letter of demand through to judgment and enforcement
- Drafting court documents including statements of claim, defences, affidavits, statutory demands, creditor's petitions and winding up applications
- Assisting on unfair preference claims, voidable transaction recoveries and other insolvency litigation for liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy
- Appearing at directions hearings, call-overs and interlocutory applications in the Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court and Federal Courts
- Briefing and instructing counsel,



and attending hearings and mediations
- Preparing advices on insolvency, bankruptcy, debt recovery and commercial disputes
- Corresponding directly with clients, insolvency practitioners, debtors and opposing solicitors
- Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on discrete issues
- Assisting with bankruptcy proceedings, including creditor's petitions and public examinations
- General file management, including cost estimates, billing and court deadlines

About You

- Admitted as a lawyer in NSW (or eligible for admission) with a current practising certificate
- 0-4 years PQE in litigation, insolvency, debt recovery or commercial law (clerkship or paralegal experience in these areas also highly regarded)
- Strong drafting and legal research skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing directly with clients and opponents
- Well organised, able to manage competing deadlines across a busy caseload
- Commercially minded with a practical, outcomes-focused approach
- A genuine interest in insolvency and commercial litigation and a desire to advocate in court

What We Offer

- Genuine court advocacy experience from early in your career




- Direct mentoring from experienced insolvency and litigation practitioners
- Exposure to high quality work for leading insolvency practitioners and national clients
- A supportive, collegiate team environment in a growing boutique firm
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Two convenient, up-to-date office locations - Sydney CBD and One Hurstville Plaza
- Conveniently located in the heart of Hurstville, close to Hurstville Station, an easy commute if you live in the St George or Sutherland Shire areas, without the daily trek into the CBD
- Clear pathway for career progression as the firm grows with ongoing mentoring and career development from experienced specialist practitioners

How to Apply

Please send your CV, and a short cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Lawyer Application – [Your Name]".

Applications will be reviewed as received. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

Pay: $65,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Application Question(s)

- What is your expected annual salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you hold a current Australian legal practising certificate?
- How many years of experience do you have working as a lawyer?
- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Hurstville NSW for this job and from time to time attend our Sydney CBD office as and when required?

Experience:
- PQE: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lawyer – Commercial Litigation & Insolvency (0-4 years PQE) (Hurstville)
🏢 Roser Lawyers
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