Senior Associate, Commercial Litigation (4-Day Week)

Patten Robins Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Patten Robins Lawyers is seeking an experienced litigator with strong commercial law experience to complement our boutique firm in Balwyn North, Victoria. The role includes mentoring a junior litigator and paralegals, as well as managing litigation invoicing targets, with guidance from a principal with 15 years PQE.

The litigation files cover building disputes, retail leases, debt matters, employment law and commercial litigation, with work in VIC courts and some NSW/QLD matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE.
• Strong commercial acumen and litigation strategy.
• Mentor junior litigator and paralegals.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a junior litigator and paralegals.
• Role includes regular court appearances and advocacy.
• Handle prelitigation dispute resolution and active litigation across Victoria and interstate as needed.

Skills

Litigation

Commercial law

Mentoring

Advocacy

Job description

Patten Robins is seeking an experienced litigator with strong commercial law experience to complement our high impact, boutique law firm.

The role includes mentoring a junior litigator and paralegals, as well as managing the litigation invoicing targets. You will also receive guidance and mentoring from our principal who has 15 years PQE.

The litigation files are comprised of building disputes, retail leases, general debt matters, employment law and commercial litigation. Some files are in prelitigation dispute resolution and active litigation is on foot in most jurisdictions in Victoria including the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Supreme Court, Federal Court and the VCAT. The team also conduct some work in NSW and Queensland, with active litigation in both jurisdictions currently.

The role provides the opportunity for regular court appearances and advocacy opportunities. Our principal has advocacy experience in most jurisdictions over the last 17 years having appeared in thousands of proceedings.

About the firm

Patten Robins is located in Balwyn North, and the successful applicant will enjoy the benefit of a workplace with an excellent work life balance and strong team morale.

The broader disciplines within Patten Robins include a Wills and Estates team in addition to two sister firms:

Coast to Coast Conveyancing who practice solely in property law; and,

Maeve O’Brien & Associates who practice predominantly in family law.

Coast to Coast operates in separate locations including regional Victoria and Sunshine Coast, Queensland . Interstate work and travel opportunities are available to the right candidate. Maeve O'Brien & Associates are located in separate premises in Balwyn North, close to Patten Robins.

Our workplace culture is centred around a passion for the work and time efficiency. Patten Robins place significant emphasis on employee wellbeing and work life balance, while also prioritising hard work when required. We conduct regular staff social events, attend paid CPDs, and enjoy celebrating our successes.

About you

The successful candidate will be a strong litigator with commercial acumen, who is ready, willing, and able to hit the ground running. Applications are requested from those with a minimum 4 years PQE and someone with the confidence to strategise and problem solve complex matters efficiently and mentor others to do the same.

While the ideal candidate would be full time, strong applicants with a preference for a four day week will also be considered.

Salary to be negotiated based on experience and ability.

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