Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 2+ Years PAE | Eastern suburbs

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne's Inner Eastern suburbs is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 2+ years' PAE to join their team. You will work closely with the Principal on diverse commercial and civil matters and enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions.

You’ll take ownership of matters, develop advocacy skills and gain increasing autonomy as your experience grows, with mentoring and opportunities to advance your litigation career.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years' PAE in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Sound organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to excellent client service.
• Collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for developing litigation expertise.

Responsibilities

• Contractual and commercial disputes.
• Building and property disputes.
• Debt recovery, bankruptcy and insolvency matters.
• Property and retail leasing disputes.
• Administrative Law and regulatory investigations.
• Managing litigation files, including drafting court documents, preparing evidence and assisting with dispute resolution.

Skills

2+ years PAE

Commercial litigation

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Client service

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Commercial Litigation Lawyer | 2+ Years PAE | Eastern suburbs

About Our Client
Join a highly regarded, well-established law firm in Melbourne's Inner Eastern suburbs, recognised for its friendly, collaborative culture, strong leadership and excellent staff retention.

With a loyal and growing client base spanning individuals, small businesses and SMEs, our client is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer with 2+ years' PAE to join their close-knit team. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy interesting, varied work, genuine support from experienced practitioners and a positive working environment where your contribution will be valued.

Your Role
Working closely with the Principal and broader team, you'll enjoy a diverse range of commercial and civil litigation matters, including:

• Contractual and commercial disputes
• Building and property disputes
• Debt recovery, bankruptcy and insolvency matters
• Property and retail leasing disputes
• Administrative Law and regulatory investigations
• Managing litigation files, including drafting court documents, preparing evidence and assisting with dispute resolution

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of matters, develop your advocacy skills and enjoy increasing autonomy as your experience grows.

About You
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 2 years' PAE in commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, analytical and technical legal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to excellent client service
• A collaborative attitude and enthusiasm for further developing your litigation expertise

What's on Offer?
Enjoy the benefits of joining a genuinely supportive and welcoming team where staff are valued and long-term relationships are encouraged. You’ll benefit from quality mentoring, a varied and interesting workload, attractive remuneration and opportunities to further develop your skills and career.