Construction Litigation Lawyer | 5+ years' PAE | Boutique Law Firm

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

Construction Litigation Lawyer | 5+ years' PAE | Boutique Law Firm

Lawmee is a tech-enabled marketplace used by 250+ law firms and companies, providing lawyers with direct access to secondment and interim opportunities. The marketplace includes opportunities with ASX-listed companies, multinationals, GTEs, private businesses, and law firms.

About the role

Lawmee is working with a well-regarded boutique law firm to secure an experienced Building & Construction Lawyer on a contract basis.

Commencing as soon as possible, this engagement is expected to run for approximately 3 months, with the potential to extend depending on client needs.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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.

Who we are looking for

We’d like to hear from lawyers with 5+ years' PAE gained in leading international, national, or boutique law firms. The successful lawyer will have strong experience in building and construction litigation and dispute resolution, with the ability to manage matters autonomously.

Why are lawyers using Lawmee’s secondments marketplace?

Choose the work you want, when you want it - get 'matched' with opportunities as they become available, and choose whether to apply.

Flexibility -hybrid working options, including WFH and the flexibility to choose the hours you work.

Get paid for every hour worked - including overtime.

Full support from our team - we’re based locally in Australia (with administration, timesheets, payroll, and superannuation all handled for you).

Thank you for your support as we embark on the journey to reshape legal secondments.