Job Description
n Generalist Lawyer | Heavy Litigation Focus Why work with empire group?n
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Our Clientn
Our client is a fast-growing boutique law firm. The Principal of this firm focuses on providing sharp, clear, and practical solutions for their diverse client base.
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They leverage modern technology to streamline administrative workflows, leaving the lawyers free to do what they do best: practice law and solve complex problems.
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Due to a steady influx of high-quality litigation work, they are looking for a sharp, commercially-minded Generalist Lawyer with a heavy background in court work and dispute resolution.
The Rolen
You will step into a broad, generalist position with a heavy emphasis on civil and commercial litigation. You will be given immediate file ownership and the autonomy to manage matters from inception to final hearing/settlement.
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Your day-to-day work will span:
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Commercial & Civil Litigation:
Handling breach of contract disputes, building and construction issues, corporate debt recovery, and property disputes.
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Court Work & Advocacy:




Drafting pleadings, affidavits, statements of claim, and interlocutory applications across the Local, District, and Supreme Courts of NSW.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution:
Preparing for and representing clients at mediations, conciliations, and informal settlement conferences.
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Generalist Practice:
Assisting clients with property transactions, leasing disputes, estate planning, and basic family law matters as required.
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What's On Offern
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True Career Velocity:
Performance is recognized, rewarded, and paired with highly competitive incentives.
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Healthy Work-Life Balance:
The hours are reasonable, generally 8.30am to 5pm, to ensure you maintain a excellent lifestyle.
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Empowering Team Culture:
Highly supportive, ego-free office environment where collaboration is the norm.
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Skills & Experience Requiredn
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Qualifications:
Admitted as a Solicitor in NSW with a current, unrestricted Practising Certificate.
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Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) in a private practice setting.
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Litigation:
Hands-on experience independently managing litigation files, instructing counsel, and appearing in NSW courts.
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Adaptable Generalist Mindset:
A versatile professional who is enthusiastic about working across multiple areas of law to service the clients' diverse needs.
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Client-Centric Communication:
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice.
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📌 Generalist Lawyer - Heavy Litigation Focus (New South Wales)
🏢 empire group
📍 New South Wales