Litigation / Class Actions Lawyer

KeyMoves; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyMoves in Melbourne seeks a capable lawyer to join a specialist disputes team handling a broad range of commercial litigation and complex disputes, including class actions. You will own matters, develop strong client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Melbourne practice.

You will work with experienced litigators, draft pleadings, provide strategic advice, and mentor junior lawyers in a collaborative environment within the Melbourne office.

Qualifications

• PAE of 4 years in litigation and complex disputes.
• Class actions experience highly regarded.
• Ability to autonomously manage matters and own files.
• Strong drafting, research and analytical skills.
• Experience appearing in court or assisting with litigation proceedings.
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and Counsel.
• Interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
• A genuine interest in business development and growing a practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution
• Working on complex and high-value disputes and class actions
• Developing litigation strategy and providing commercially focused advice
• Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and other court documents
• Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice
• Appearing in court and assisting with hearings and interlocutory matters
• Working closely with Counsel, experts and other stakeholders
• Managing client relationships and providing strategic legal advice
• Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers
• Contributing to business development and the growth of the Melbourne practice

Skills

Litigation

Class actions

Client relationship management

Legal research

Drafting

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a specialist disputes practice. The role will involve working across a broad range of commercial litigation and complex disputes, with class actions forming an important part of the practice. You will work closely with experienced litigators and have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of matters, develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the Melbourne practice.

Key responsibilities

Managing commercial litigation matters from inception through to resolution

Working on complex and high-value disputes and class actions

Developing litigation strategy and providing commercially focused advice

Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence and other court documents

Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice

Appearing in court and assisting with hearings and interlocutory matters

Working closely with Counsel, experts and other stakeholders

Managing client relationships and providing strategic legal advice

Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers

Contributing to business development and the growth of the Melbourne practice

About you

4 Years PAE in litigation and complex disputes

Class actions experience highly regarded

The ability to manage matters autonomously and take ownership of files

Strong drafting, research and analytical skills

Experience appearing in court or assisting with litigation proceedings

Confidence dealing directly with clients and Counsel

Sound commercial judgement and an ability to develop litigation strategy

An interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers

A genuine interest in business development and growing a practice

About us

The firm is a specialist commercial dispute resolution and litigation practice with offices across Australia and in Asia. It acts for major Australian and international corporates, government and high-profile clients across a range of industries. The Melbourne team works on sophisticated and complex disputes and offers lawyers the opportunity to gain exposure to high-quality litigation within a supportive and collaborative environment.