Sydney Debt Recovery & Litigation Lawyer (1–5 PQE)

Oakbridge Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakbridge Lawyers is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (1–5 years PQE) to join our Sydney office, focusing on debt recovery, enforcement and commercial litigation. You will work closely with senior lawyers and clients across the full lifecycle of matters, from demand to judgment and enforcement.

This role offers hands-on responsibility, regular court exposure and direct client contact, with opportunities to develop advocacy and dispute resolution skills in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years PQE in litigation, dispute resolution, debt recovery, insolvency or commercial law.
• Current NSW Practising Certificate or eligibility.
• Experience managing debt recovery or commercial litigation matters.
• Strong knowledge of court processes and civil litigation procedure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and file management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing defended and undefended debt recovery proceedings.
• Commencing and progressing recovery proceedings across courts and jurisdictions.
• Managing contested commercial recovery matters.
• Preparing statements of claim, affidavits, submissions and other court documents.
• Advising clients on debt recovery strategies, prospects and litigation risk.
• Conducting judgment enforcement and post-judgment recovery proceedings.
• Managing statutory demands and insolvency-related recovery processes.
• Conducting settlement negotiations and negotiating payment arrangements.
• Appearing in court for directions, applications, examinations and other procedural matters.
• Managing disputes involving contractual debts and other commercial claims.
• Reviewing evidence, contracts, invoices, statements of account and other commercial records.
• Briefing barristers where required and preparing matters for hearing.
• Preparing written advice, reports and recommendations for clients.
• Managing litigation deadlines, court timetables and a portfolio of active matters.

Skills

Litigation proficiency

Written advocacy

Legal research

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Commercial judgment

Education

NSW Practising Certificate or eligible

Job description

Oakbridge Lawyers is seeking a Commercial Litigation Lawyer (1–5 years PQE) to join our Sydney office, focusing on debt recovery, enforcement and commercial litigation. You will work closely with senior lawyers and clients across the full lifecycle of matters, from demand to judgment and enforcement.

This role offers hands-on responsibility, regular court exposure and direct client contact, with opportunities to develop advocacy and dispute resolution skills in a supportive team.