Job Description

Junior Lawyer

Longton Blackwell | Sydney CBD

Longton Blackwell is looking for an enthusiastic and capable Junior Lawyer to join our expanding Sydney team and build their legal career within a dynamic national law firm.

Founded in 2012 as a tight-knit group of solicitors, Longton Blackwell has grown into one of Australia’s fastest-growing national law firms. As we continue our journey toward being recognised among the top 30 law firms in Australia, we are seeking individuals who take pride in excellence, professionalism, and delivering outstanding outcomes for clients.

About the Role

Longton Blackwell is seeking a motivated and driven Junior Lawyer (0–2 years PQE) to join our growing Sydney team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career lawyer seeking broad exposure to legal practice and the opportunity to develop their skills within a supportive and collaborative environment.

As a full-service law firm, we operate across a range of practice areas, including Commercial Law, Family Law, Property, Litigation, Employment Law and Wills & Estates.

The successful candidate may be placed within one of several practice groups depending on business needs, experience, and individual strengths, providing valuable exposure to different areas of legal practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare written advice on a variety of legal matters.
• Draft correspondence, court documents, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Assist in managing client files from commencement through to completion.
• Liaise with clients, courts, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings, mediations, settlements, and court appearances where appropriate.
• Assist senior lawyers and partners with transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution matters.
• Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with professional obligations and firm procedures.
• Contribute to the efficient operation and continued growth of the practice.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Admission as an Australian Lawyer (or eligibility for admission in the near future)..
• Between 0 and 2 years' post-admission experience.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a diverse range of legal matters and clients
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Clear pathways for career progression.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing confidential counselling and wellbeing support for employees and their immediate family members.
• The opportunity to be part of a growing national law firm with ambitious goals.

How to Apply

If you are professional, motivated, and ready to be part of a team that values excellence,
collaboration, and career growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At this stage, Longton Blackwell is not accepting applications or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered and will not give rise to any fee entitlement.