Litigation Associate (2+ PAE): Courtroom, Family & Commercial

seek.com.au; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home options

Mentoring by Principal Solicitor

CPD support

Career progression

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Solicitor with 2+ PAE for a generalist litigation role in Southwest Sydney. You will handle diverse matters across commercial litigation, family and criminal law, with mentoring from the Principal Solicitor and real exposure from day one.

The role involves appearing in various courts, drafting pleadings, advising clients, and managing deadlines in a collaborative, boutique firm setting. Work-from-home options complement court and office duties.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-admission experience in litigation, ideally including family and/or criminal law.
• Admitted to practice in NSW with a current practising certificate.
• Willingness to learn across practice areas and manage diverse matters.

Responsibilities

• Run a varied file of commercial litigation, family law and criminal matters with supervision.
• Appear in Local Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as required.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, briefs to counsel and court documents.
• Take instructions, advise clients and manage expectations throughout a matter.
• Prepare for and attend mentions, directions hearings, conferences, mediations and hearings.
• Manage deadlines, billing and file administration in line with practice standards.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Client communication

Organised workload

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking a Solicitor with 2+ PAE for a generalist litigation role in Southwest Sydney. You will handle diverse matters across commercial litigation, family and criminal law, with mentoring from the Principal Solicitor and real exposure from day one.

The role involves appearing in various courts, drafting pleadings, advising clients, and managing deadlines in a collaborative, boutique firm setting. Work-from-home options complement court and office duties.