- Litigation:
- Preparing letters of advice and letters of demand
- Drafting pleadings, applications and other court documents
- Preparing affidavits and witness statements
- Legal research and case analysis
- Preparing briefs to counsel
- Working directly with barristers and expert witnesses
- Discovery and preparation of evidence
- Preparing chronologies, court books and hearing materials
- Mediation and settlement negotiations
- Attending conferences, mediations, tribunals and court hearings
- Property:
- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
- Commercial, retail and industrial leasing
- Drafting and reviewing contracts for sale
- Property due diligence and transaction investigations
- Reviewing leases, tenancy schedules and property documentationStrata and owners corporation issues
- Negotiating amendments to contracts and leases
- Assisting with property financing and mortgage-related transactions
About you
- Intelligent, curious and keen to learn
- Interested in developing strong litigation and advocacy-related skills
- Organised and able to manage competing deadlines
- Careful with detail
- Commercially minded
- Confident communicating with clients and other professionals
- Prepared to take responsibility for their work
- Willing to ask questions when they do not know the answer
- Happy to pitch in and be part of a small, busy team
- Must hold, or be eligible to hold, a current Australian practising certificate
About us
Berrigan Doube Lawyers is an established Australian law firm with a history dating back to 1927 and offices in Sydney and Melbourne. We combine the variety and quality of work found in a larger practice with the accessibility and direct involvement of a smaller firm. Junior lawyers are given genuine exposure to matters and the prospect to learn directly from experienced practitioners.