Litigation / Disputes Lawyer (2-5 PAE)

Strata Title Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hybrid working

Moderate billables

Mentoring by litigators

Career progression

Diverse litigation matters

Collaborative culture

Modern Sydney offices

Professional development

Job summary

Strata Title Lawyers, a leading strata and property law firm in Sydney CBD, invites a Litigation Lawyer to join our collaborative team. You will own a broad range of disputes and have meaningful client contact while supported by experienced practitioners.

We offer flexible hybrid working, modern offices, and genuine career progression with direct mentoring from senior litigators. Candidates with 2–5 years' post-admission experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years post-admission experience in litigation or dispute resolution.
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Practical and commercial approach to legal problem-solving.
• Commitment to providing outstanding client service.
• Collaborative and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Handle strata and community title disputes.
• Manage NCAT proceedings.
• Handle building defects and construction disputes.
• Handle property and contractual disputes.
• Provide mediations, ADR and strategic advice.

Skills

Litigation

Dispute resolution

Drafting

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Commercial mindset

Client service

Collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Strata Title Lawyers is a leading specialist strata and property law firm based in Sydney CBD. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Litigation Lawyer to join our collaborative and supportive team.

This is an opportunity to work on large, complex and interesting disputes, take ownership of your matters, and develop your expertise within a growing specialist practice. We offer the benefits of a boutique firm environment, including direct access to experienced practitioners, flexible working arrangements and reasonable billable expectations.

About the Role

You will work across a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including:

• Strata and community title disputes
• NCAT proceedings
• Building defects and construction disputes
• Property and contractual disputes
• Mediations, Alternative Dispute Resolution and strategic advice

You will have meaningful client contact, responsibility for your own matters, and the support of a highly experienced team committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2-5 years post-admission experience in litigation or dispute resolution
• Strong drafting, analytical and communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines
• A practical and commercial approach to legal problem-solving
• A commitment to providing outstanding client service
• A collaborative and professional attitude

Experience in strata law is advantageous but not essential. We welcome applications from lawyers with a strong litigation background who are looking to develop a specialist practice.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Reasonable billable expectations
• Direct mentoring from experienced litigators
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Interesting and diverse litigation matters
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Modern offices in Sydney CBD
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

At Strata Title Lawyers, we have built a strong reputation in the strata and property sector by providing practical, commercial and client-focused advice. We value professionalism, teamwork and flexibility, and we are committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive both professionally and personally.