Lead Litigation Lawyer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia AFL Recruitment Full time
Unleash Your Potential in a Thriving Global Firm

A unique opportunity awaits an experienced litigation lawyer to lead our team of document review professionals. As a key member of our elite global firm, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services and technology solutions to clients worldwide.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Instruct, delegate, review, and troubleshoot work given to and done by document review lawyers and paralegals;
  • Indirectly manage technical legal tech staff;
  • Liaise with partners, lawyers, project managers, and internal/external legal technologists to ensure all work meets cost, quality, and time expectations;
  • Assist the Doc Review Manager with project management, lawyer/paralegal recruitment/training, business development, market intelligence, and national projects.

About You:

  • You possess a Law degree;
  • You are a qualified litigation or corporate lawyer (or ex-lawyer) or a legal professional (non-admitted as a lawyer);
  • You have 3+ years of practical experience in document review and ediscovery (for litigation/due diligence matters);
  • You have had some direct exposure to legal technology (preferable) or have dealt with legal technology providers;
  • You possess strong analytical ability, attention to detail, excellent communication, time management, people, leadership, and project management skills.

What's in It for You?

  • Opportunity to join a multi-award-winning international law firm with an enviable reputation;
  • Key leadership role with unrivalled mentorship, training, and development opportunities;
  • Stimulating and engaging role within a vibrant, open, and supportive team environment;
  • Extra perks (work flexibility, gym, health/wellness, social, sports, study support etc).

Salary Range: $90K-$130K + PERKS



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