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A Litigation Lawyer, or Litigator, acts on behalf of a client during legal action. You might gather information to prepare for court cases and appear in court to represent your client. Litigation Lawyers provide legal advice and guide their client during legal proceedings. You might specialise in particular cases such as criminal, family or property law cases.
Litigation Lawyers must be excellent communicators and be confident speaking in a court of law. It’s important you have strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail. Litigation Lawyers must be able to follow correct procedures and work with multiple clients at one time. You’ll need to have good personal skills and be able to work with clients from a range of backgrounds.
In Australia, a full time Litigation Lawyer generally earns $2,310 per week ($120,120 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This profession is expected to experience strong growth in employment numbers in coming years. There are currently 88,000 people employed in this industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Litigation Lawyer. Litigation Lawyers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re interested in a career as a Litigation Lawyer, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Laws. This course will introduce you to the Australian legal system and prepare you for a range of roles in the legal profession. You’ll explore subjects such as contract law, torts law, criminal law and procedure, company law, ethics and professional conduct.
We’ll find nearby campuses and check if you’re eligible for funding in your state.
Here are some potential career pathways within legal services. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Legal Services
Legal Administrator
$1,150 weekly pay
Legal Receptionist
Legal Secretary
Barrister
$1,630 weekly pay
Court Administrator
$1,250 weekly pay
Court Officer
Investigator
$1,300 weekly pay
Law Clerk
Legal Advocate
$1,635 weekly pay
Legal Assistant
$1,340 weekly pay
Migration Agent
$1,540 weekly pay
Paralegal
Solicitor
Commercial Lawyer
$1,500 weekly pay
Employment Lawyer
$2,310 weekly pay
Environmental Lawyer
Family Lawyer
$1,830 weekly pay
In House Lawyer
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Judge
Lawyer
Legal Advisor
$1,730 weekly pay
Legal Consultant
Legal Counsel
Magistrate
Prosecutor
$1,920 weekly pay
Learn more about Litigation Lawyer courses in your area.