Junior Lawyer

Junior Lawyer

Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers | Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Posted 22 days ago

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Description

You'll work on serious disputes and advisory work with the support of a boutique team that values clarity, outcomes, and long-term relationships. This is a Junior Lawyer position (1–2 years PAE) in Commercial Litigation, Insolvency, and Dispute Resolution at a boutique practice expanding in Sydney CBD.


Key responsibilities



  • Commercial litigation & dispute resolution: strategy, negotiation, mediation and court work

  • Personal and corporate insolvency: enforcement, advisory, turnaround and restructuring support

  • Administrative law: regulatory investigations, enforcement and Federal Court litigation

  • Related advisory and enforcement work as required


About you



  • Admitted in NSW (or eligible) and able to hold the relevant practising certificate

  • Strong technical skills, sound commercial judgement, and pragmatic drafting

  • Confident, client-first communication: responsive, discreet and reliable

  • Experience (or genuine exposure) in one or more of: Federal Court, Supreme Court of NSW, Local Court NSW, Supreme Court of Victoria, Supreme Court Brisbane, Magistrates Court Brisbane, Magistrates' Court Victoria, or County Court Victoria

  • Values alignment: strategic, steadfast, human


About us


Cochrane O'Higgins Lawyers is a boutique practice expanding with direct access to leadership and no unnecessary hierarchy. We offer real responsibility and the chance to run matters end-to-end with backing, a platform to grow without compromising how you practise, and genuine flexibility in how the role is structured.


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