Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (3+ PQE)

Hickson Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discount schemes

Job summary

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb is seeking a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer with 3+ PQE to join the team in a full-time capacity. The role focuses on regulatory matters, prosecutions and advocacy for government and private clients across Australia.

You will manage diverse cases, prepare for hearings, and travel regionally/interstate as needed. You will contribute to a collaborative, high-performing culture with strong professional development and client-satisfaction focus, offering

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-admission experience in litigation
• Experience in regulatory and criminal matters
• Strong advocacy experience with court appearances
• Proficient legal research, drafting and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication; client relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities; work independently or in a team
• Willingness to travel regionally and interstate for court appearances

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload with a focus on regulatory matters, prosecutions and advocacy
• Appear in Local Court, District and Supreme Courts, and NCAT
• Prepare and conduct matters from initial instructions through to resolution
• Collaborate with clients, counsel and colleagues; regional travel may be required

Skills

Litigation

Regulatory law

Criminal law

Advocacy

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (3+ PQE)

• Job CategoryLitigation and Dispute Resolution, Lawyer
• Employee TypeFull Time

Contact information

• Contact NamePeople and Culture
• Contact Phone[phone]***
• Contact ***************@hicksons.com.au

Description

HICKSONS | HUNT & HUNT | HOLMAN WEBB

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.

We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team is looking for a Litigation Lawyer to jointhe team. Working with government and private clients, you will manage a varied caseload with a particular focus on regulatory matters, prosecutions and advocacy.

The role offers opportunities to appear in the Local Court, the District and Supreme Courts, and NCAT. You will prepare and conduct matters from initial instructions through to resolution, working closely with clients, counsel and colleagues. Regional and interstate travel may be required for court and client commitments.

Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction make Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb an ideal environment to advance your legal career.

WHAT YOU BRING

As the ideal candidate, you’ll bring:

• 3+ years’ post-admission experience in litigation, dispute resolution or criminal law
• Experience in, and an interest in developing your expertise across, regulatory and criminal matters
• Strong advocacy experience, including court and tribunal appearances
• Proficient legal research, drafting and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
• Willingness to travel regionally and interstate for court appearances and client commitments
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and genuine desire to build a long-term career within a supportive and high-performing team
• Experience in administrative law would be an advantage but is not essential.

WHY CHOOSE HICKSONS | HUNT & HUNT | HOLMAN WEBB

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, we capture innovative ideas from our people to build on our business; we welcome your creative ideas to optimize the way we work. We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.

Supporting you:

Potential unearthed – We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.

The right resources – Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best.

Flexi-work options – We understand life is not 1 size fits all. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more.

Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb + Benefits – 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, milestone leave after 3 years of service, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing.

Life at Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.

Awards – The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons has been recognised ABA employer of choice winners (2020,2023,2024).

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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.