Dispute Resolution & Litigation Lawyer – 2-4 year PQE

at  Piper Alderman Management

• Adelaide
• Dispute Resolution & Litigation
• Legal
• Full time
  Are you an ambitious junior lawyer with a passion for professional discipline work, administrative law, insurance defence, personal injuries, defamation and related litigation? This is an excellent career opportunity to grow and progress in a fast-paced but rewarding environment. The successful candidates will be provided the direct opportunity to be mentored by an experienced Partner and a senior lawyer whilst working on complex litigation and disputes.
  Join a team led by a Partner who has been recognised in Best Lawyers in Australia since the 2012 edition for Litigation and for Defamation and Media Law (Adelaide, AU), and most recently, Defamation and Media Law, “Lawyer of the Year” in the 2022 edition.

ABOUT US

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.
Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks.
At Piper Alderman we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting into an industry leading Partner and Senior Associate, your key responsibilities will include:

• Researching technical information for current matters
• Gathering and analysing case facts while identifying legal issues and risks
• Drafting emails, correspondence and legal documentation
• Providing general legal assistance to fee earners in the group as required
• Preparing counsel briefings and documents for court hearings
• Attending in Courts and Tribunals

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL IDEALLY HAVE:

• 2-4 years post admission legal experience
• General litigation experience is advantageous
• An excellent academic record coupled with strong technical legal skills
• A commitment to excellence and delivery of high quality outcomes to our clients
• Ability to effectively manage your own time, managing competing tasks and at time working to tight deadlines
• Strong drafting skills with specific ability to draft court documents and affidavits
• A team player mentality, with a supportive and collaborative working style
• A self-motivated and “can-do” attitude with an eagerness to learn and grow your career with Piper Alderman