Your new company
At Primus, our mission is to reduce the inconvenience for our clients. We are a leading boutique law firm specialising in motor vehicle debt recovery and are on the hunt for a talented lawyer with a passion for litigating and dispute resolution.. We offer a hybrid work environment and no billable hours If you are a solicitor with litigation experience in debt recovery looking for an opportunity to run your own matters and work on exciting maters alongside a team of passionate lawyers and support staff this could be the role for you
Your new role
As a Litigation Lawyer you will handle complex litigation cases in various jurisdictions across Australia, providing expert legal advice and representation to our diverse clientele. Your responsibilities will include:
* Drafting various legal court documents.
* Representing clients in pre-trial reviews, pre-hearing conferences, settlement conferences, court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations as required.
* Liasing and negotiating with insurers and third-party lawyers.
* Conducting detailed legal research and analysis to support case preparation.
* Maintaining current knowledge of legislation and legal precedents relevant to motor vehicle litigation.
What you'll need to succeed
* 1-2 years PQE experience in civil litigation
* Unrestricted practising certificate preferred.
* Proven ability to manage high-volume portfolio.
* Strong negotiation skills with a commercial acumen.
* Ability to work with deadlines and targets.
* An understanding of loss of use and credit hire law preferred.
* Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
* A keen attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
* A commitment to maintaining high standards and professionalism.
What we offer
* No billable hours
* Competitive salary package with incentives.
* Flexible hybrid work environment to foster your career development and work-life balance (currently 3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
* Rewards and Recognition programs.
* 12 weeks paid parental leave.
* Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Discounted car hire for family and friends.
* Employee referral bonus.
* Supportive and collaborative work environment