Litigation Lawyer | 2-8 PAE | Mid-Tier Firm, Gold Coast or Brisbane Our client is a mid-tier firm with a busy disputes practice, and they have a seat for a litigator at 2 to 8 PAE who wants to be trusted with their own files. Expect strong matters, partners who mentor, and a team small enough for good work to be seen. The role is based on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane. Why you'll love it here
- A varied file mix across commercial, property and strata, construction, insolvency and insurance matters, so you keep building breadth instead of being funnelled into one niche
- You carry your own matters, with senior partners close by for guidance but not hovering, which is how you build the judgement that senior roles ask for
- Mentoring from senior lawyers who make time for you, with a clear runway towards special counsel and beyond
- A team small enough that good work gets noticed and rewarded
- Our client offers $140,000 to $180,000 plus super, in line with the ownership you will be given
- Your choice of the Gold Coast or Brisbane

About the role
Your caseload spans Queensland and Federal jurisdictions: commercial disputes, property and strata matters, building and construction disputes, debt recovery, insolvency-related litigation and insurance claims work.
- Run files end to end, or close to it,



from pleadings and evidence through to submissions and settlement
- Appear at mediations, settlement conferences and QCAT hearings, so you build advocacy experience first-hand
- Shape strategy and advise on alternative dispute resolution instead of only following instructions
- Take on regulatory disputes that come with the construction and property work What you'll bring
- 2 to 8 years' PAE in litigation, with a solid grasp of court practice and procedure
- Admitted in Queensland, or eligible through mutual recognition, with a current practising certificate
- Confidence running a file with minimal oversight, strong drafting and close attention to detail
- A client-first approach and the commercial judgement to know when to push a matter and when to settle it
- Prior exposure to commercial, property or construction disputes is highly regarded Want quality files, real autonomy and a clear path to progress? Let's talk in confidence. For a confidential discussion about this prospect, contact: Karl Stanley [+61 468 713 572](tel:+61 468 713 572) [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/

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