Senior Associate & Special Counsel - Property Disputes

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments partners with a national firm expanding its property disputes team in Sydney.

The role targets a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to work in an established litigation practice specialising in commercial and property disputes, leasing, strata, land contracts and access issues. You will work closely with a highly regarded partner on a broad range of disputes, in an inclusive, supportive culture offering career progression and personal growth in

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in property disputes or commercial litigation.
• Law degree and admission to practice in NSW with an unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Strong understanding of court practices and procedures.
• Ability to draft legal documents with high attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritise workload in a busy environment and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes whilst developing sound case management strategies
• Draft, engross and settle varied types of advices and legal correspondence
• Drafting pleadings
• Appear in Court for call-overs, directions hearings, motions or to instruct Counsel
• Speak to witnesses and briefing experts
• Attend Mediations and Settlement Conferences

Skills

Property disputes

Commercial litigation

Court procedures

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Law degree NSW Practising Certificate

Job description

St. Leger Brockman Legal Recruitment + Secondments partners with a national firm expanding its property disputes team in Sydney.

The role targets a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to work in an established litigation practice specialising in commercial and property disputes, leasing, strata, land contracts and access issues. You will work closely with a highly regarded partner on a broad range of disputes, in an inclusive, supportive culture offering career progression and personal growth in