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Amelia Atkinson

@ameliaatkinson

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Experienced commercial litigation solicitor with strong class actions and complex dispute expertise.

Australia

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What I'm looking for

I seek litigation-focused roles where I can manage complex disputes, lead evidence strategy, contribute to client development, and work in a collaborative, growth-oriented team.

I am a commercial litigation solicitor with experience across major law firm, mid‑tier firm and in‑house environments, admitted to practice in multiple Australian jurisdictions since 2021–22.

At King & Wood Mallesons I manage complex commercial disputes, class actions, major projects and environmental tort matters, lead streams of expert evidence, and consistently exceed billing and budget targets.

Previously at Piper Alderman I acted for litigation funders on multi‑party class actions and managed commercial litigation files from pleadings through discovery, interlocutory hearings and settlement negotiations.

I am client‑focused, experienced in large‑scale e‑disclosure and use of AI tools to improve efficiency, and contribute to mentoring, diversity initiatives and firm business development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Solicitor, Dispute Resolution

Current

King & Wood Mallesons

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Manage complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters including environmental torts, major projects and class actions; consistently exceed billable targets and drove favourable settlements including major pre-trial resolutions.

Commercial Litigation Class Action Expert Evidence Management Médiation E Disclosure (Relativity Nuix Ringtail)Legal Research Client Management

Associate, Dispute Resolution

Piper Alderman

Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Led claimant-focused litigation including major class actions and interlocutory applications, managed discovery and amendments for large funder-led matters, and handled commercial disputes across leasing, IP and equitable fraud.

Class Action Discovery Management Interlocutory Applications Stakeholder Management Legal Drafting Mentoring

Graduate Lawyer

ElectraNet

Mar 2021 - Apr 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Supported major projects and construction matters, drafting and negotiating contracts (Design & Construct, Transmission Connection Agreements) and handling property and commercial matters during large infrastructure projects.

Construction A E Contracts Contract Drafting Commercial Law Property Law Negotiation Legal Compliance Corporate Support

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

The University of Adelaide

Bachelor of Laws, Law

Grade: GPA 5.435

Activities and societies: Selected to compete in the Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot (2019); 6-month placement in the South Australian Magistrates Court Legal Advice Service.

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with a GPA of 5.435, graduating in April 2021; subsequently completed a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice in March 2022.

University Senior College

SACE Certificate, Secondary Education

Grade: ATAR 99.95

Activities and societies: Valedictorian and delivered graduation speech; leadership roles including team leader in Moot Court competition for Legal Studies.

Completed the SACE Certificate and graduated as valedictorian with an ATAR of 99.95 in 2015.