21 Sep
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Novum Global
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New South Wales
21 Sep
Novum Global
New South Wales
We are closely partnering with a seed funded, quick
growth legal automation/ AI firm. Join this growing team in a
hybrid role, working from Sydney CBD. Lawyer level salary, bonus
and share options post probation. The solution, a case management
and workflow automation platform, will work across all areas of
litigation including commercial disputes, property, employment,
insolvency, debt recovery, and general civil. The solution is built
for litigation teams who are drowning in procedural administration
instead of focusing on case strategy. If you prefer to split your
time between practicing law and legal engineering, this is also
possible. You are working at Senior Associate or Special Counsel
level and keen to move into legal technology. You will help build
the litigation management platform that automates case workflows,
critical date tracking, document assembly, and court compliance
across all areas of litigation (commercial, property, employment,
insolvency, and general civil). We need someone who has lived
litigation as a practitioner and wants to translate that expertise
into software that transforms how litigation teams operate. About
the Role Define litigation workflows, checklists, and automation
rules across all areas of litigation (commercial disputes, property
litigation, employment, insolvency, debt recovery, general civil)
Map court rules, filing requirements, limitation periods, and
procedural steps for Australian jurisdictions (NSW priority, then
national expansion) Work with the development team to translate
legal processes into product features, data models, and automation
logic Design templates for court documents, correspondence, and
compliance checklists Identify and prioritise the highest-value
automation opportunities — where firms waste the most time on
repetitive procedural work Support the GTM team with domain
expertise for sales conversations, demos, and client onboarding
Continuously validate product features with practising litigation
lawyers to ensure accuracy and practical relevance Stay current
with procedural and regulatory changes that affect litigation
workflows About You 5+ years of experience practising litigation in
an Australian law firm (any area: commercial, property, employment,
insolvency, or general civil) Deep understanding of Australian
court procedures, filing requirements, limitation periods, and case
management across at least one jurisdiction Ability to articulate
complex legal processes as structured, step-by-step workflows
Strong attention to detail — litigation has zero tolerance for
missed deadlines Genuine interest in technology and willingness to
learn how software is built Excellent written and verbal
communication skills Nice to Have Experience across multiple areas
of litigation (not just one specialisation) Exposure to legal
technology products or practice management systems Experience
documenting processes, SOPs, or training materials Familiarity with
court e-filing systems (eLodgment, JusticeLink, etc.) Understanding
of costs assessment and billing workflows in
litigation
📌 Legal Engineer - Litigation - Insolvency & / or Construction (New South Wales)
🏢 Novum Global
📍 New South Wales