Litigation Associate (Part-time)

Axiom Talent PlatformRemote · Posted 3 months ago

Full-timeRemote

Description

Axiom, the leading provider of on-demand legal talent globally, is seeking a seeking a talented and motivated Litigation Associate with 3+ years of post-admission experience to join our client, a boutique litigation firm, on a part-time basis (three days per week). This role offers exposure to a diverse range of commercial disputes and litigation matters, with a particular focus on: breach of contract disputes, shareholder and partnership disputes, director and fiduciary duty claims, and business and commercial disputes.

Responsibilities:

Managing and assisting with commercial litigation matters from commencement through to resolution.
Drafting pleadings, affidavits, submissions, correspondence, and other court documents.
Conducting legal research and preparing advice for clients.
Managing discovery, evidence gathering, and interlocutory processes.
Preparing matters for mediation, arbitration, and hearings.
Appearing in court and attending procedural hearings where appropriate.
Liaising directly with clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders.
Assisting with settlement negotiations and dispute resolution processes.
Maintaining strong file management and ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.

Requirements:

3–6 years' post-admission experience in commercial litigation and dispute resolution.
Strong drafting and legal research skills.
Experience managing litigation files with appropriate supervision.
Familiarity with NSW and Federal Court procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small team.

Why Join Axiom?

Flexibility: Choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.
Professional Growth: Continue to develop your expertise through diverse projects.
Community: Reconnect with a network of forward-thinking legal professionals.
Impact: Contribute to impactful work with leading global organizations.

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster. Contact us in complete confidence to find out more about opportunities to work with Axiom as an employee or consultant.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at benefits@axiomlaw.com and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

Axiom respects your privacy. For an explanation of the kind of information we collect about you and how it is used, our full privacy notice is available at https://www.axiomlaw.com/privacy-notice.

Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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Litigation Associate (Part-time)

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