Job Description
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Job No:
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Location:
Docklands, VIC
Join a Growing, Collaborative Litigation Practice | Docklands, VIC
Genuine Carriage of Files & Early Responsibility from Day One
About The Company
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Our client is an established Melbourne law firm offering a broad range of legal services, with particular strength in civil litigation, dispute resolution and motor vehicle accident claims. Led by an experienced principal, the firm has built a client-focused reputation and offers a supportive, collaborative team environment with mentoring from experienced practitioners. This role sits within their growing litigation practice, based in Docklands, VIC.
About The Opportunity
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The primary purpose of this position is to take carriage of a high-volume caseload of litigated and pre-litigation matters, from client intake through to settlement or hearing.
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This is a full-time,
12-month fixed-term contract
with an immediate start available.
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Reporting directly to the
Principal Lawyer
, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Managing a high-volume caseload from intake to settlement or judgment
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Drafting pleadings,
affidavits, court books and briefs to counsel
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Progressing matters through Magistrates' Court proceedings
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Negotiating and settling matters with insurers and opposing solicitors
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Attending mediations, arbitrations and hearings as instructing solicitor
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About You
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The successful candidate will have:
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Experience in insurance, motor vehicle accident or civil litigation matters
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Admission (or imminent admission) to the Supreme Court of Victoria
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A proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload to deadline
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Sound knowledge of Magistrates' Court procedure
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Robust drafting skills and confident negotiation experience
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What's in it for You?
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Earn a
Competitive $100,000 Salary + Super
with an
Immediate Start
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Genuine Carriage of Files
Real Responsibility from Day One
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Supervision & Mentoring
from Experienced Litigation Practitioners
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Broad Exposure Across
Hearings, Mediations & Arbitrations
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Ongoing Professional Development
Clear Progression Pathways
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