Insurance Defense Senior Associate | Flexible Hybrid

DWF; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (1–2 days in office)

Paid parental leave up to 26 weeks

Job summary

DWF in Melbourne is seeking a Full-time Associate – Insurance Services to support senior fee earners in proactive management of insurance matters, with a focus on personal injury and public liability. The role involves coverage advice, drafting legal documents, and managing claims through to resolution.

Ideal candidates will have admission to practice in Australia and at least two years post-qualification experience, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills for a

Qualifications

• Admission to practice law in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior Fee Earners with day-to-day conduct of litigated and unlitigated files (insurance matters).
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Assisting with document review and analysis using document management systems.
• Attending to legal research and analysis throughout the litigation process.
• Providing expert legal advice and guidance to insurers and clients.
• Appearing in court and instructing counsel as needed.
• Communicating with external stakeholders such as other parties, insured clients, counsel and experts.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations and industry trends.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

AI readiness

Tools

iManage

Time recording software

Microsoft Office

Job description

DWF in Melbourne is seeking a Full-time Associate – Insurance Services to support senior fee earners in proactive management of insurance matters, with a focus on personal injury and public liability. The role involves coverage advice, drafting legal documents, and managing claims through to resolution.

Ideal candidates will have admission to practice in Australia and at least two years post-qualification experience, with strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills for a