Class Actions & Commercial Litigation Lawyer (2-4 PQE)

Piper Alderman Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

Study support

Parental leave

Annual leave

Team events

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Piper Alderman is seeking a Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE to join the Sydney team focusing on class actions and complex commercial litigation. The role involves handling shareholder and consumer class actions, and other large-scale representative proceedings in Federal Court and state courts.

You'll work with a collaborative team of litigation professionals, advancing your technical skills and taking on responsibility for challenging matters in a positive culture at Piper Alderman.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years post admission legal experience.
• Experience in class action or complex commercial litigation is highly regarded, as are associateships with the Federal Court or state Supreme Courts.
• Experience in litigation in the Federal Court or superior state courts is advantageous
• An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills.
• A commitment to excellence and delivery of high quality outcomes to our clients.
• Ability to effectively manage your own time, managing competing tasks and at times working to tight deadlines.
• Strong drafting skills with specific ability to draft court documents, affidavits, expert evidence, and managing discovery in large-scale litigation.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• A team player mentality, with a supportive and collaborative working style.
• A self-motivated and “can-do” attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman.

Responsibilities

• Focus on class action litigation, including shareholder class actions, consumer class actions, and product liability class actions.
• Collaborate with partners on major disputes and cross-border matters.
• Work on other large-scale representative proceedings in Federal Court and state Supreme Courts.

Skills

2-4 years PQE

Class actions

Complex commercial litigation

Federal Court experience

Attention to detail

Drafting skills

Time management

Trial experience

Job description

Piper Alderman is seeking a Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE to join the Sydney team focusing on class actions and complex commercial litigation. The role involves handling shareholder and consumer class actions, and other large-scale representative proceedings in Federal Court and state courts.

You'll work with a collaborative team of litigation professionals, advancing your technical skills and taking on responsibility for challenging matters in a positive culture at Piper Alderman.