Junior Litigation Lawyer

4 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Burke Lawyers Full time

Are you a passionate and driven law graduate or early-career lawyer looking to build your litigation expertise in a supportive, close-knit Firm? We are a small, dynamic law practice seeking a Junior Litigation Lawyer to join our team and contribute to a diverse range of legal matters.

At Burke Lawyers we value relationships, creativity, innovation, rewarding and valuable work and efficiency. We have built a supportive, career enhancing and nurturing working environment by living our values in being respectful, accountable and knowledgeable. We want our employees to help grow our Firm and their careers continuously within it.

About The Role

As a Junior Litigation Lawyer with between 0 – 2 years' experience, you will work closely with our senior lawyers and Directors on a variety of civil and commercial litigation matters. You'll be involved in all aspects of these matters including legal research, drafting court documents, liaising with clients, and attending court and tribunal proceedings. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience and grow your career in a collaborative environment.

In addition to the excellent skills and experience you will gain in developing your career at Burkes, our people enjoy our social and wellbeing offering which is coupled with our in-house learning and development program, tailored every year to the needs of our employees and their careers; and our in-house marketing & business development with one-on-one support and resourcing that will help you form your ideal business plan in consultation with the needs of the Firm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the management of dispute resolution & litigation files
  • Draft pleadings, affidavit and correspondence
  • Conduct legal research and analysis
  • Attend court and tribunal hearings and mediations
  • Communicate effectively with clients, counsel, experts and other stakeholders
  • Support senior lawyers and Directors with case strategy and file management

Key Skills & Attributes
  • A law degree and current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A proactive and professional approach to client service
  • Genuine interest in civil and commercial litigation and dispute resolution
  • Proactively embraces and has strong technology skills
  • Ideally experience working as a paralegal, but not essential

How To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, up-to-date CV, and any relevant supporting documents to Hayley Betros, People & Culture Manager. Applications close Friday, 15 August.

We look forward to hearing from motivated candidates who are ready to take the next step in their legal career.
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