Associate/Senior Associate - Insurance - Casualty

McCabes Lawyers; Sydney; Vor Ort; AUD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Direct mentoring from senior lawyers

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Career development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

McCabes Lawyers seeks a capable Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Division on a full-time basis. Based in Melbourne, you will handle high-value general insurance claims across public liability, product liability, professional indemnity, and more, while mentoring junior lawyers.

You will need a law degree and a Victorian practising certificate, with 5+ years’ post-admission experience in general insurance matters.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent required, Victorian practising certificate essential.
• Proven ability to communicate with clients and manage complex matters.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle a busy workload.
• Commercial focus with a proactive, collaborative approach.

Aufgaben

• Act in coverage and defence roles in general insurance claims for a wide client network.
• Lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers.
• Manage matters through to completion with a proactive, client-focused approach.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture and high-quality client service.

Kenntnisse

Client communication

Relationship management

Initiative and organisation

Time management

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Laws or equivalent

Victorian practising certificate

Jobbeschreibung

Associate/Senior Associate - Insurance - Casualty

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurancelaw firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legalservices. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture andvalues, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliverrewarding outcomes to all our clients.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Associate or SeniorAssociate to join our highly successful Insurance Division on afull-time basis. Based in Melbourne, the successful candidate willenjoy working on interesting and high value matters for premiuminsurer clients in a team that is recognised within the industryfor delivering high quality advice and outstanding service toclients 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 anddefence roles in general insurance claims for a wide network ofclients. You will be required to have a demonstrated and soundknowledge of the industry, with the ability to run matters throughto completion. In the role you will have the opportunity to leadand mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity to progress yourcareer within a team that is renowned for its collaborativeculture, passion for client service and professional developmentopportunities.

About you

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

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current Victoriapractising certificate;
• 5+ years' post admission experience in general insurancematters, including casualty, general liability and/or financiallines claims;
• Confidence to deal directly with clients;
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiplefields;
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisationability with a strong client and commercial focus;
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tightdeadlines;
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate andnegotiate effectively; and

What we offer

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

We are small enough to give you the personal attention andcareer development to help you reach your full potential, yet largeenough to provide the challenge of diverse, high-quality work andclients.

Other benefits include:

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

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑freerecruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonableadjustments during the application or interview process, pleasecontact us at ***********@mccabes.com.au.