Junior Lawyer

2 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Keystone Lawyers Full time

Why join Keystone?

  • $80–$110K + Super
    – Competitive salary for junior lawyers with clear growth potential.
  • Extra Leave
    – 5 additional 'wellness' days to recharge when you need it most.
  • Mentorship & Development
    – Hands-on support from senior leaders who invest in your learning.
  • Flexible Work Environment
    – Balance your career with your life – they understand there's more to it than billables.
  • Diverse, High-End Clients
    – Get exposure to major local and international matters while working in a close-knit, boutique team.
  • Career Progression
    – Be part of a business with real growth, both yours and the firm's.
  • Community-Minded Culture
    – Keystone backs local charities and causes that matter.
  • A Team That Cares
    – Regular team lunches, social events, and a strong focus on wellbeing and belonging.

Keystone Lawyers began as a one-person firm in 2010 and has grown into a national team with offices in Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane, and the North Coast.

Their reputation is built on understanding each client's business and delivering practical, tailored legal solutions. This approach has earned them long-term partnerships with businesses across Australia.

But what really sets them apart is their people – a team that supports each other, values long-term relationships, and genuinely cares about the quality of their work.

What is the opportunity?

With a rapidly growing reputation for providing outstanding advice and support, Keystone are again looking to expand their team and engage the services of a
Junior Lawyer
to join their
Commercial Litigation team.

In this role, you'll work closely with senior lawyers on a diverse range of commercial litigation matters such as:

  • Property and leasing disputes
  • Debt recovery and enforcement
  • Construction and building disagreements
  • Director and shareholder conflicts
  • Employment-related litigation
  • General commercial disputes

You will be working as part of a highly experienced and talented team and will receive
excellent mentoring and support from Senior Associates and Partners
and have plenty of opportunities for career growth and professional development.

The client base is varied and will be with both large and small businesses across a range of industries both locally and internationally.

To be successful in this role you will need:

  • 1–3 years' PAE
    in commercial litigation or a related area.
  • A team mindset – you're collaborative, helpful, and open to learning.
  • Strong written and verbal communication – clear, persuasive and professional.
  • Great time management – able to juggle competing deadlines and court schedules.
  • Attention to detail – you take pride in polished, accurate work.
  • A growth mindset – open to feedback, learning, and stepping up.

Keen to join a business on the rise? Apply via the link or contact Colin Wishart on for a confidential chat.

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