Litigation Lawyer (1–4 PQE) – High-Profile Disputes

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Employee benefits

Prime Melbourne CBD location

Job summary

Engage Personnel is partnering with a leading Australian commercial law firm to recruit a Litigation Lawyer in Melbourne. You will work with top partners on sophisticated disputes, building technical expertise and contributing to high-stakes matters for major clients.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years' PQE in commercial litigation, strong research, drafting and communication skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years' PQE in commercial litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to identify key legal issues and approach matters strategically.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to complex commercial disputes from initial stages through resolution.
• Assist partners and senior lawyers on high‑profile matters.
• Develop case strategy, research, draft submissions and manage document workflows.

Skills

PQE 1-4 years

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Job description

Engage Personnel is partnering with a leading Australian commercial law firm to recruit a Litigation Lawyer in Melbourne. You will work with top partners on sophisticated disputes, building technical expertise and contributing to high-stakes matters for major clients.

Ideal candidates have 1–4 years' PQE in commercial litigation, strong research, drafting and communication skills, and a proactive, commercially minded approach to problem-solving.