Claims Consultant (Suit Law Students – 4 Month Full-Time Contract) - Sydney + Hybrid

Yegal - Paralegals On Demand; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Sydney is seeking Claims Consultants for paid placements. This role offers valuable experience in insurance law and dispute resolution, ideally suited for law students nearing graduation. Full-time availability from mid-October 2025 to February 2026 is preferred, with a hybrid work model allowing flexibility. Strong communication and organisational skills are necessary for handling insurance claims successfully.

Benefits

Paid corporate experience

Flexibility to work from home

Opportunity to develop legal skills

Qualifications

• Candidates with strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are essential.
• Prior customer service or corporate experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of insurance claims from lodgement to resolution.
• Act as an advocate for clients throughout the claims process.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Current law students (penultimate or final year) or recent graduates

Job description

Overview

Contract Duration: Mid-October 2025 – February 2026 (18 weeks, includes 2-week office closure in December)

Location: Sydney CBD (Hybrid work model)

Hours: Full-time preferred (part-time considered)

About The Opportunity

Yegal is partnering with a leading insurance and financial services organisation to offer law students and graduates a unique paid placement as Claims Consultants.

This role is ideal for students close to graduation or recent graduates who want to add corporate office experience to their CV. A claims role is also a strong alternative to unpaid volunteer legal work, as it provides practical experience in liability, dispute resolution, and stakeholder management while working in a professional commercial environment.

Claims roles often serve as a bridge between university studies and longer-term opportunities in private practice or in-house legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of insurance claims from lodgement through to resolution.
• Act as an advocate for clients throughout the claims process, ensuring professional and empathetic customer service.
• Interpret and apply policy wordings, terms, conditions, and exclusions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidelines and company service standards.
• Escalate and collaborate with senior staff on complex matters, with referrals made to external law firms where required.
• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, including service providers, insurers, and legal professionals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate claim records.

What You’ll Gain

• Paid corporate experience directly relevant to insurance law, liability, and dispute resolution.
• Opportunities to apply and develop legal problem-solving, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Exposure to commercial practice, client service, and regulatory compliance.
• A hybrid work model, combining Sydney CBD office time with the flexibility to work from home.
• An excellent stepping-stone for those considering future careers in litigation, insurance law, or commercial practice.

Candidate Profile

We Are Seeking Applications From

• Current law students (penultimate or final year) or recent graduates.
• Strong communicators, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail.
• Candidates with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Individuals with prior customer service or corporate experience (desirable but not essential).
• An interest in insurance, litigation, or dispute resolution will be highly regarded.

Availability

• Full-time availability from mid-October 2025 to February 2026 is strongly preferred.
• While candidates with full-time availability are to be given preference, candidates with 4 days per week availability may also be considered.
• Please ensure you are available for the full contract period (noting a 2-week office closure over December/January).

Firm or Organisation Name: Yegal Pty Ltd

Contact Name: Michael Buggy

Email Address: [e-mail]

Job Level: Any level

Sector: Legal services

Country: Australia

State: New South Wales