Echo Law is taking applications from experienced litigators to work in our growing class actions practice

Senior Associate

Echo Law is a plaintiff firm specialising in class actions against established interests. Founded in 2022, we are a progressive and future-focused practice, with ten class actions currently underway and more in the pipeline.

As the firm grows, we are seeking applications for a Senior Associate to join the team, who will work primarily in the Firm’s shareholder class actions group.

Successful applicants must have:

  • tertiary qualifications in Law and hold or be eligible to hold a practicing certificate;

  • a minimum of 6 years PQE;

  • demonstrated recent experience as a litigator in class actions, large scale, complex and/or commercial matters;

  • excellent technical legal and analytical skills (through both academic results and workplace experience);

  • strong civil litigation and financial literacy skills;

  • outstanding problem solving and collaboration skills;

  • an interest in class actions and using their skills to provide access to justice, and pursue corporate accountability.

Duties will include:

  • driving the strategy and day-to-day conduct of one or more class actions;

  • drafting and settling correspondence and court documents;

  • coordinating the analysis of and reviewing discovered documents and building case theories;

  • legal research;

  • supervision of junior lawyers and paralegals;

  • liaising with other parties and stakeholders;

  • briefing counsel as necessary;

  • preparation of briefs and questions to expert witnesses;

  • coordinating client and group member communications;

  • investigations of factual matters relevant to claims (and potential claims).

A career at Echo Law means working in a values-driven and progressive environment, where care for our clients and the desire to make a meaningful difference is at the centre of what we do. Our firm is a welcoming and safe space for all people and diversity in hiring staff is a priority.

We hope that this role will provide an opportunity to build your career as a plaintiff-side class action lawyer.

Employment will be offered on a full-time basis although applications for employment on a part-time basis will be considered. Annual full-time salary will be $192,500 (plus super), plus bonus opportunities. Additional benefits include 5 weeks of recreational leave (4 weeks annual leave plus an additional 5 days paid leave over the New Year shutdown period).

How to apply

Applications should be submitted by Friday, 5 June 2026 by way of an email to recruitment@echolaw.com.au addressed to Kaitlin Ferris and including:

  • your CV;

  • an academic transcript for your tertiary qualification in Law; and

  • a short cover email or letter explaining your interest in our firm.