Junior Lawyer Litigation

Naiman Clarke

What’s in it for you?

  • Work on quality planning and property and development disputes.
  • Get hands-on litigation experience early, from drafting and evidence through to counsel briefs, court preparation and client meetings.
  • Join a respected NSW/QLD firm offering genuine flexibility, strong senior support and room to grow without feeling lost in a large team.

About your new employer

  • The firm has a strong planning, local government and property disputes practice, with matters spanning development, approvals, environmental issues and Land & Environment Court proceedings.
  • A well-regarded law firm with an established presence across NSW and QLD, known for its strong litigation capability and practical, client-focused approach.
  • Lawyers join for the calibre of work and stay for the down-to-earth culture, senior access and trusted team environment

About the role

  • Work across planning and property disputes, with exposure to technical litigation and hands-on file involvement.
  • Support senior lawyers on active matters, including research, advice, correspondence, pleadings, submissions, evidence, court documents and briefs to counsel.
  • Gain exposure to clients, counsel, experts, consultants and government bodies, with involvement across the life of a matter from instructions through to hearings and resolution.

The ideal candidate

  • Junior lawyer 0-2 PQE
  • At least 2 years’ paralegal or law clerk experience in litigation is preferred.
  • Some exposure to planning, property, commercial litigation or local government matters.
  • Strong research and drafting skills, with confidence preparing correspondence, court documents and matter materials.
  • Organised, proactive and detail-focused, with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a busy litigation team.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Chloe today!