Law Grad: Commercial Law & Litigation (Part-Time, Visa)

Plus Ultra Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Hands-on experience

PR sponsorship

Career progression

Job summary

Plus Ultra Lawyers, a boutique firm in Sydney CBD, seeks a motivated Law Graduate for a part-time role with potential to transition to full-time. You will work under solicitors on commercial law, transactions and litigation, drafting and filing documents and supporting client matters.

You should have completed an LLB or JD and PLT (or nearing completion), with practical experience in commercial law and familiarity with NSW court filing platforms.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Must have completed Practical Legal Training (PLT) or be nearing completion.
• Must have previous practical experience in commercial law and commercial transactions.
• Experience working in a law firm, preferably in commercial law or litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with commercial law matters from commencement through completion.
• Draft and review commercial contracts, agreements and transactional documents.
• Assist with business sale and purchase transactions and other commercial matters.
• Prepare, file and serve court and tribunal documents, including statements of claim and defences.
• Assist with matters before NCAT, NSW Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court and FCFC OA.
• Use electronic court filing platforms and liaise with registries on procedural requirements.
• Assist with settlement negotiations, mediation preparation and dispute resolution.
• Provide general legal and administrative support to solicitors.

Skills

Commercial law

Legal research

Drafting and filing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

LLB or JD

Practical Legal Training (PLT)

Tools

NSW Online Registry

NCAT Online Services

Federal court filing platforms

Job description

Plus Ultra Lawyers, a boutique firm in Sydney CBD, seeks a motivated Law Graduate for a part-time role with potential to transition to full-time. You will work under solicitors on commercial law, transactions and litigation, drafting and filing documents and supporting client matters.

You should have completed an LLB or JD and PLT (or nearing completion), with practical experience in commercial law and familiarity with NSW court filing platforms.