Job Description

We are seeking a Lawyer with 2-3 years, post admission experience in civil disputes and litigation, particularly commercial and estate litigation. This is a full time position offering an excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment. While you will be primarily working on dispute and litigation matters, you will be required to handle and progress a variety of other matters including transactional work. We place importance on our lawyers having a diverse skill set and being experienced across a range of matters.

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Key responsibilities - Your duties will include but will not be limited to:

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Progressing matters in a timely manner from the outset of taking initial instructions, under guidance from our Principals and support from our Associate.

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Reviewing and carefully analysing client instructions and documents and letters and material produced by other parties to determine the appropriate next steps and strategy in a matter.

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Providing prudent and concise legal advice to clients verbally and in writing.

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Drafting documents, including, without limitations, letters of advice, letters to lawyers acting for other parties, affidavits, position statements, subpoenas,



notices and pleadings.

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Preparing thorough and detailed memorandums and briefs to counsel.

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Conferring with Counsel to progress matters in a timely manner

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Attending mediations and hearings as an instructor to counsel across a range of matters including at VCAT, the Magistrates' Court, County Court and Supreme Court.

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What we are looking for

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2-3 year PAE in Litigation

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Knowledge of applicable rules and practice, for matters at VCAT, Magistrates' Court, County Court and Supreme Court.

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Proven experience in handling an extensive workload, particularly across commercial and estate litigation matters

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on attention to detail and preparing clear and concise communications

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Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage numerous matters concurrently, prioritise effectively and meet deadline

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Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and counsel

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A personable practitioner with a team first emphasis who has an ability to collaborate and work with colleagues in a collegiate environment

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