Defendant Insurance Lawyer (Workcover) - Flexible WFH

Lawyers Weekly; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH flexibility

Training and professional development

Study support for postgraduate studies

Birthday leave

Mentoring program

Gender balance initiative

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly in Brisbane is seeking a lawyer to specialise in Defendant Insurance work, focusing on Workcover with potential other matters. Build strong relationships with insurers and deliver commercial outcomes. Ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who wants to move from Plaintiff to Defendant space.

The role offers flexible WFH 1-2 days a week, a mentoring program, study support for postgraduate studies, and opportunities in a top team with excellent staff retention.

Qualifications

• Admitted lawyer in Queensland with 1+ years’ experience in Defendant or Plaintiff Personal Injury matters; Workcover experience is highly desirable.
• Strong interest in specialising in Defendant Insurance work.
• Proven ability to manage files and build insurer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in Defendant Insurance work (primarily Workcover) and other related matters.
• Develop and maintain relationships with insurers to deliver commercial outcomes.
• Navigate disputes with a strategic, commercial approach and meet deadlines.

Skills

Defendant Insurance

Personal Injury

Workcover experience

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Education

Law degree; admitted in QLD

Job description

Lawyers Weekly in Brisbane is seeking a lawyer to specialise in Defendant Insurance work, focusing on Workcover with potential other matters. Build strong relationships with insurers and deliver commercial outcomes. Ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who wants to move from Plaintiff to Defendant space.

The role offers flexible WFH 1-2 days a week, a mentoring program, study support for postgraduate studies, and opportunities in a top team with excellent staff retention.