At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse building and construction legal matters with real client contact.
- Company: Boutique Lawyers, a specialist practice in Melbourne CBD.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive salary, and all necessary equipment provided.
- Other info: Enjoy genuine flexibility with minimal office days and a collaborative team culture.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and grow your legal expertise in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Must be an admitted lawyer with 2+ years in civil litigation or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Boutique Lawyers is a specialist Melbourne practice focused on building and construction disputes. We're looking for a civil litigation, personal injury, insurance or building and construction lawyer who wants real responsibility, real client contact and a working arrangement that fits their life.
Why work with us
- Genuine flexibility. Come into the office as little as one day a week, or agree an arrangement that suits you.
- Flexible start and finish times.
- Run real matters. No endless document review. You'll have meaningful involvement in your files from first instructions through to resolution, with autonomy that grows with you.
- Build a specialist practice. Building and construction is a busy, in-demand area. If you're coming from civil litigation, personal injury or insurance, your skills carry straight across, and we'll help you build the specialist knowledge.
- Variety. Domestic and commercial disputes, defects claims, contract advice, insurance matters, VCAT, County Court and Supreme Court work.
- We cover the costs. Practising certificate and Law Institute membership paid. Laptop, phone and home office equipment provided.
The role
You'll work across a broad range of building and construction matters, including:
- Domestic and commercial building disputes
- Building defect and defective works claims
- Construction contract disputes and advice
- Insurance claims
- VCAT proceedings
- County Court and Supreme Court litigation
- Advising builders, developers, owners corporations, homeowners and others in the industry
About you
- Admitted as an Australian lawyer
- At least 2 years' post-admission experience in civil litigation, personal injury law or insurance law (building and construction experience preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Comfortable dealing directly with clients
- Proactive, practical and keen to grow
What we offer
- Flexible hybrid working, as little as one day a week in the office, full time position
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Practising certificate and LIV membership paid
- Laptop, phone and home office setup
- Direct client contact and hands-on litigation experience
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Melbourne CBD office
Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Insurance, Building and Construction Lawyer in Melbourne employer: Boutique Lawyers
Boutique Lawyers is an exceptional employer located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, offering a unique blend of genuine flexibility and meaningful work. With a focus on building and construction disputes, employees enjoy direct client contact and hands-on litigation experience, all while being supported by a collaborative team. The firm prioritises professional growth, providing opportunities to build specialist knowledge in a high-demand area, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
