Construction Litigation Counsel | 5+ PAE | 3-Month Contract

Lawmee Pty; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawmee Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Lawyer to join a boutique firm on a 3-month contract basis. The role focuses on managing building and construction disputes and related litigation with autonomy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PAE in construction litigation, strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to draft pleadings and advise on strategy while coordinating with counsel and clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PAE in construction litigation or dispute resolution.
• Experience drafting pleadings, briefs and court submissions.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Managing a broad range of building and construction disputes, including domestic and commercial building matters, construction contract disputes, and building defect claims.
• Acting in VCAT proceedings and litigation in the County Court and Supreme Court.
• Drafting pleadings, points of claim, defences, submissions, legal advice and correspondence.
• Preparing matters for hearings, compulsory conferences and mediations, and liaising with clients, experts and counsel throughout the litigation process.
• Assisting with the strategic management of matters, including supervising junior lawyers and coordinating with counsel where required.

Skills

Construction litigation

Dispute resolution

Drafting pleadings

Job description

Lawmee Pty in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Construction Litigation Lawyer to join a boutique firm on a 3-month contract basis. The role focuses on managing building and construction disputes and related litigation with autonomy.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' PAE in construction litigation, strong dispute resolution skills, and the ability to draft pleadings and advise on strategy while coordinating with counsel and clients.