Litigation Lawyer — Autonomy & Direct Client Work

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Diverse cases

Autonomy

Direct client contact

Professional development

Job summary

A Melbourne-based law firm seeks an experienced litigation solicitor to handle a broad range of commercial and civil disputes for individuals, businesses and corporate clients. You will work with an experienced Partner, enjoy autonomy, direct client contact, and ownership from instruction through to resolution.

Key responsibilities include advising, managing matters, drafting pleadings, conducting research, preparing for hearings and trials, and briefing counsel.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Victoria with 3–4+ years post-admission litigation experience.
• Strong civil/commercial litigation experience with autonomous matter management.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial and civil disputes.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution matters from start to finish.
• Draft pleadings, statements of claim, defences, affidavits, and other court documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical advice to clients.
• Prepare matters for interlocutory applications, mediations, directions hearings, and trials.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where appropriate.
• Manage discovery, subpoenas, and other litigation processes.
• Brief and coordinate with barristers and external practitioners.
• Develop litigation strategies that achieve commercially sensible outcomes for clients.
• Manage client relationships and provide regular updates on matter progress.

Skills

Advocacy

Drafting

Communication

Legal research

Client management

Education

Admitted to practice in Victoria

Job description

You will work closely with an experienced Partner on a broad range of high-quality commercial and civil litigation matters, acting for individuals, businesses, and corporate clients across a variety of disputes. This role offers strong autonomy, direct client contact, and the opportunity to take ownership of matters from initial instruction through to resolution, while being supported by experienced practitioners.

Key responsibilities

Advising clients on a broad range of commercial and civil disputes

Managing litigation and dispute resolution matters from commencement through to completion

Drafting pleadings, statements of claim, defences, affidavits, correspondence, submissions, and other court documents

Conducting legal research and providing clear, practical advice to clients

Preparing matters for interlocutory applications, mediations, directions hearings, and trials

Representing clients in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings where appropriate

Managing discovery, evidence, subpoenas, and other litigation processes

Briefing and working effectively with barristers and other external practitioners

Developing litigation strategies that achieve commercially sensible outcomes for clients

Managing client relationships and providing regular updates on matter progress

About you

Admitted to practice in Victoria

3–4+ years post-admission experience in litigation

Strong experience in civil and/or commercial litigation

Demonstrated experience managing matters with a high degree of autonomy

Strong advocacy, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Experience appearing in courts and tribunals will be highly regarded

Experience in mediation and alternative dispute resolution

Strong legal research and analytical skills

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines

Commercially minded with a practical and strategic approach to dispute resolution

About us

We are a dynamic, fast-growing law firm located in the heart of the city, focused on delivering efficient, practical, and competitively priced legal solutions. Our collaborative, team-based culture and commitment to providing a refreshingly positive client experience set us apart.

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Exposure to high-quality and diverse litigation and dispute matters

Supportive and collaborative team culture

Significant autonomy and direct client contact

Opportunity to work closely with experienced litigators and partners

Genuine pathways for progression and professional development

Opportunity to develop your own client relationships and practice

Exposure to complex and commercially significant disputes

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