We are looking for a Litigation Lawyer (2-5 years PAE) to join our Commercial Litigation team who practices exclusively in this area of law.

The Commercial Litigation team is led by Specialist Accredited Partner Charles Lethbridge and supported by an experienced team of Senior Associates, Lawyers, and Paralegals who practice in this complex and demanding area of law. We believe we have developed a hard-won reputation for fighting for our clients and obtaining the best outcomes in their cases.

About Attwood Marshall Lawyers

Attwood Marshall Lawyers is an established, reputable law firm that traces its origins in the Coolangatta/Tweed Heads area to when Eric Attwood set up his legal practice after the Second World War in 1946. Our Brisbane office is located in the Santos Building at 32 Turbot Street, a short walk from the courts & train station. We have a fantastic view of the city and the Brisbane River. For over 75 years, we have been dedicated to serving the local community. We believe our brand is known for the following positioning statements:

Long established firm with 7 offices across the eastern seaboard of Australia

We are at the forefront of legal innovation & technology

Our teams act exclusively in their area of law

We care – our staff are trained to connect & communicate with our clients to help them deal with one of the biggest stressors in their lives

We strive to provide exceptional service to our clients

We help people with their matter and change their lives for the better

We are passionate advocates for social justice & change

Our values are Integrity, Understanding, and Responsibility.

We moved into our current Coolangatta beachfront offices located in The Strand building in 1989 and have continued to grow ever since, with over 80 staff and additional offices located at Robina Town Centre, Southport, Kingscliff, Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Our Brisbane office is growing, and we require permanent staff to handle our litigious work in the city.

We are a family orientated law firm with an emphasis on work/life balance. We support our employees in their work environment and provide excellent office conditions, utilising the latest in practice management systems (LEAP) and technology. Staff have modern workspaces with natural light and ergonomic equipment. Part of our vision is to create a safe, happy work culture that promotes learning, health and purpose.

Our office systems also support working from home, if required. We are a paperless office and have a focus on automation and technology to help with progressing our clients’ matter as quickly and efficiently as possible.

We traditionally act for people in the most stressful periods of their lives, and it is very important that our lawyers, paralegals, and support staff share our intent or purpose in their working life. We offer a structured training program for both professional and personal development and provide supervision, guidance, and mentoring from our senior lawyers. We also provide inhouse business and personal coaching to assist in effective communication with clients, family, and colleagues.

The Role

We are seeking a Lawyer with 2-5 years of practical experience to join our Commercial Litigation team.

This role involves handling a variety of commercial litigation matters from start to completion, including disputes relating to: -

Building & Construction Disputes

Company, Business & Partnership Disputes

Contract & Consumer Disputes

Banking, Finance & Insurance Disputes

Defamation

Employment Disputes

Liquidation and Bankruptcy

Professional Negligence

Property Disputes

Class Actions and more.

Responsibilities:

Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in all aspects of Commercial Litigation.

Liaising and corresponding (by phone, email and in person) with other professionals, such as counsel, contra lawyers, accountants, and other 3rd parties.

Draft court documents and applications.

Delegate work to junior solicitors, paralegals and administration staff and proof the work produced.

Contribute to the team's success and facilitate further training to the members where required.

Attend to accurate time recording and keep contemporaneous file notes.

Desirable Attributes:

A minimum of 2 years’ post-admission experience in a Litigation role

An intent or purpose in life to help people and change their lives for the better

Well-spoken, articulate and a friendly disposition

Excellent communication and client liaison skills

A high attention to detail and the ability to think outside the box

Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary skills

Responsible and have integrity

A good work ethic and be self-motivated

A good team player attitude who will embrace the culture and systems of the firm

Willingness to embrace new technology and work electronically

Organisational and time management skills

A willingness to contribute to the promotion of the firm and your own personal profile

Positive/enthusiastic approach and must show initiative

Ability to prioritise competing tasks

Ability to work in a team environment

Experience in LEAP software is beneficial, but not a requirement

What We Offer

Highly reputable law firm with an experienced team of lawyers and staff

Excellent training program and career development focus

Leading legal practice management systems and software

Healthy work environment and work-life balance

Great corporate culture with professional/personal development and training

Well-resourced administrative team, IT, and office facilities

Experienced senior lawyers for training, mentoring and support

Excellent salary package

The Location

Attwood Marshall Lawyers has modern, spacious, well-positioned offices in Coolangatta, Kingscliff, Robina Town Centre, Southport, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

This full-time position is based at either our Brisbane or Coolangatta office. There may be instances where you will be required to work from our other offices.

Apply Today

Please send your CV and cover letter to Practice Manager, Holly Gilholme [email protected] before Friday 31st of October 2025

We look forward to hearing from you.