Lawyer – Disputes Resolution | Adelaide | Permanent Full Time

FutureYou; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureYou is seeking a Lawyer – Disputes Resolution in Adelaide to join its growing team. The role is a permanent full-time position with 1.5–3 PQE and exposure to a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes.

You will work closely with senior practitioners, handling all stages of dispute resolution from pre-action to mediation, arbitration and court proceedings, with autonomy and direct client contact.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Australia.
• 1.5–3 years’ post-qualification experience in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong grasp of legal principles and court procedures.
• Clear, concise communication in plain English.
• Detail-oriented with accurate written work.
• Reliable, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Commercial mindset with client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence and advice for review by senior lawyers.
• Support matters through all stages of dispute resolution.
• Understand clients’ businesses and reflect objectives.
• Provide high level service to clients and advisers.
• Manage deadlines and time recording; understand billing.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in firm initiatives.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Client liaison

Legal drafting

Time management

Job description

Lawyer – Disputes Resolution | Adelaide | Permanent Full Time

A well-regarded firm with a collaborative, high-performing culture is looking for a Lawyer (1.5–3 PQE) to join its Adelaide disputes team.

The opportunity

This role lets you build and refine your core litigation and dispute resolution skills across a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes. You’ll work closely with senior practitioners and high-profile clients, with direct mentorship and meaningful exposure to every stage of a dispute, from pre-action correspondence and case strategy through to mediation, arbitration and court proceedings.

The team is smaller and close-knit, so you’ll get genuine autonomy and direct client contact, and more responsibility than you would at this level in a larger practice. You’ll be well supported and mentored by experienced lawyers. The firm is known for its culture, reputation and low turnover.

Key responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, correspondence and advice to a standard suitable for review and settling by senior lawyers
• Support matters through all stages of the dispute resolution process
• Build an understanding of clients’ businesses and commercial drivers so your advice reflects their objectives
• Deal confidently with clients and other advisers, providing a high level of service
• Manage deadlines and expectations, record time accurately and understand client billing practices
• Support junior team members, build strong relationships within the team and take part in firm and community initiatives

About you

• Admitted to practice law in Australia
• 1.5–3 years’ post-qualification experience in litigation or dispute resolution
• A sound grasp of legal principles and familiarity with court practice and procedure
• A clear, concise communicator who explains legal issues in plain English
• Detail-oriented, with accurate, error-free written work
• Reliable, responsive and proactive: you take ownership and act with urgency to meet deadlines
• Goals and solutions focused, with a commercial mindset