As a Graduate Solicitor at Watkins Tapsell, you'll work alongside experienced lawyers on a diverse range of matters in Employment and Commercial Litigation. From your first day, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in real client matters and develop both your technical and practical legal skills.
Key responsibilities
- Work on commercial and contractual disputes
- Handle employment and workplace relations matters
- Assist with debt recovery and insolvency
- Participate in court and tribunal proceedings
- Support mediation and dispute resolution
- Conduct legal research and drafting
- Manage client communication and file management
About you
- Recent graduate, completing your Practical Legal Training, or newly admitted
- Has a genuine interest in employment law and commercial litigation
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Takes pride in producing high-quality work
- Organised, proactive and willing to learn
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Builds positive relationships with clients and colleagues
- Looking for a long-term career opportunity
About us Watkins Tapsell is a well-established law firm based in Sydney's Sutherland Shire with a reputation for practical advice, strong client relationships and a cooperative team culture. We pride ourselves on providing graduates with meaningful responsibility, genuine mentoring and the support needed to thrive.
Benefits
- Direct mentoring from experienced partners and senior lawyers
- Supportive and approachable team environment
- Meaningful client contact and responsibility
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Exposure to a broad range of interesting matters
- Career progression opportunities as you develop
- Culture that values teamwork, professionalism and community involvement