Junior Lawyer / Graduate / PLT Position – Litigation Department

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Graduate/Junior Lawyer or PLT position in our Litigation Department on the Gold Coast. 

The Role 

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with exceptional communication and problem-solving skills to join our growing litigation department. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer at an early stage in their career, or a PLT student or law graduate who is seeking to transition into a role as a full-time junior lawyer after their PLT placement / admission. 

You will have exposure to a wide range of civil law matters, including but not limited to dispute resolution, commercial litigation, employment law, insurance law, contract law, and administrative law. 

The role will involve working in a boutique practice on the Gold Coast with a friendly, supportive and collaborative atmosphere, and obtaining immediate real-world experience working directly with clients. 

Requisite Experience 

This is an entry level position for any of the following candidates: 

• a PLT student looking for a PLT placement who is then eager to transition into full time work as a Junior Solicitor; OR 

• a Law Graduate who has recently obtained their Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) who is seeking to be admitted as a solicitor; OR 

• a Recently Admitted Junior Solicitor with 0-2 years PAE. 

Ideal Candidates Should Be:

• excellent communicators and problem solvers; 

• driven to deliver a high level of client service;

• very motivated to produce quality work and achieve exceptional results; and 

• a passion or curiosity for developing skills in dispute resolution, commercial litigation, employment law, insurance law, contract law, and administrative law. 

Why Potts Lawyers? 

This position is for Potts Lawyers’ boutique civil law department on the Gold Coast, which is well respected amongst clients and the legal community, and is an excellent workplace environment due to its good work/life balance, competitive salary packages, and a friendly and supportive atmosphere which fosters confidence and growth in junior staff.   

At Potts Lawyers you will be immersed into a role involving the real-world experience necessary to develop into an outstanding lawyer, including immediate client contact, conducting legal research, gaining advocacy experience in Courts & Tribunals, and drafting letters of advice, submissions, and pleadings. 

Potts Lawyers invests heavily in training their junior staff, and the successful candidate will be mentored and supervised by highly skilled and experienced dispute resolution lawyers who will train them to provide a high level of client service and help them navigate ethical issues and the complexities of practicing the profession with diligence and integrity. 

Applications

We offer you a safe, supportive and collaborative environment, backed by inclusive leaders and progressive people policies, where you can be your authentic self and thrive. Here we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, enriched by differences in ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age and family arrangements.  Applications from First Nations People & people with disabilities are encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

If this sounds like you and you would like to build a rewarding career with one of Queensland’s most respected law firms, we would like to hear from you. Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please send your cover letter, resume and academic transcript to *******@pottslawyers.com.au