Associate/Senior Associate - Insurance - Casualty

McCabes Lawyers; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct mentoring from senior lawyers

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Competitive salary

Zusammenfassung

McCabes Lawyers in Melbourne is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Division on a full-time basis. The role focuses on coverage and defence in general insurance claims for a premium insurer client base.

You will lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers, manage busy matters to completion, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on integrity, excellence and courage.

Qualifikationen

• Qualified lawyer with a Victorian practising certificate.
• 5+ years' post-admission experience in general insurance (casualty, general liability or financial lines).
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients.
• Strong initiative, organisation and commercial focus.
• Ability to manage busy workload and tight deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Act in coverage and defence roles for general insurance claims.
• Lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers.
• Deliver high-quality advice and service to insurer clients.
• Contribute to career development within a collaborative team.

Kenntnisse

Client communication

Initiative

Organization

Commercial focus

Time management

Negotiation

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Laws

Jobbeschreibung

Associate/Senior Associate - Insurance - Casualty

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Associate or Senior Associate to join our highly successful Insurance Division on a full-time basis. Based in Melbourne, the successful candidate will enjoy working on interesting and high value matters for premium insurer clients in a team that is recognised within the industry for delivering high quality advice and outstanding service to clients across a diverse range of insurance lines, including:

• Public liability;
• Product liability and property damage;
• Professional Indemnity and D&O; and
• Management Liability.

The key purpose in this role will be to act in coverage and defence roles in general insurance claims for a wide network of clients. You will be required to have a demonstrated and sound knowledge of the industry, with the ability to run matters through to completion. In the role you will have the opportunity to lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a team that is renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities.

About you

To be considered for this role you will have the following:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Victoria practising certificate;
• 5+ years' post admission experience in general insurance matters, including casualty, general liability and/or financial lines claims;
• Confidence to deal directly with clients;
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiple fields;
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisation ability with a strong client and commercial focus;
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines;
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively; and

What we offer

In return, McCabes will provide you with the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible, inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culture focused on the firm's values – integrity, excellence, and courage – that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

We are small enough to give you the personal attention and career development to help you reach your full potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work and clients.

Other benefits include:

• Access to direct mentoring from senior lawyers of the firm;
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience; and
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at ••••@mccabes.com.au .