Insurance Lawyer

Empire Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Wellness initiatives

L&D programmes

Team events

Job summary

Empire Group is seeking a Lawyer with 1–3 years’ PQE in insurance litigation to join its busy team in Sydney. The role covers public liability, personal injury and professional indemnity, with opportunities to handle own files and progress to larger District and Supreme Court matters under partner mentorship.

You will draft advices on policy coverage and indemnity, prepare court documents, and regularly appear in Local and District Courts, while building strong relationships with insurer clients

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ PQE in insurance litigation or related personal injury practice.
• Experience with public liability, professional indemnity or liability claims.
• Strong drafting and research skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing insurance litigation files from inception to resolution or hearing.
• Drafting comprehensive advices on policy coverage, indemnity, liability, and quantum.
• Preparing court documents, pleadings, statements, and instructing counsel.
• Regularly appearing in Local and District Courts.
• Maintaining strong relationships with insurer clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client focus

Collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Lawyer | Insurance Litigation (Public Liability & Professional Indemnity)

Why work with empire group?

• Exclusive Roles: Gain access to opportunities not advertised anywhere else.
• Personalised Support: Receive free CV advice, interview coaching and negotiation guidance suited to your career goals.
• Industry Expertise: Work with a team that brings over 175 years of combined Australian legal recruitment experience.
• Privacy: Trust that your information will be treated with the confidentiality that you deserve. Only be put forward to a role with your explicit consent.

About the Firm

Our client is a leading national law firm with a long and proud history. Their insurance is award winning and highly regarded for its technical excellence, representing global insurers, government bodies, insurance brokers complex, high-stakes disputes

The Role

An exceptional career opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Lawyer (1–3 years’ PQE) to join their thriving Insurance.

The range of matters will be diverse e.g. public liability, personal injury and professional indemnity.

You will be supported to run your own files, step up into larger District and Supreme Court matters, and develop your court skills under direct partner mentorship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing insurance litigation files from inception through to resolution or hearing.
• Drafting comprehensive advices on policy coverage, indemnity, liability, and quantum.
• Preparing court documents, pleadings, witness statements, and instructing counsel.
• Regularly appearing in the Local and District Courts.
• Maintaining strong, proactive relationships with insurer clients and key stakeholders

About You

To ensure your success in this collaborative team, you will bring:

• 1–3 years’ PQE within insurance litigation or a strong defendant-focused personal injury/liability practice.
• Prior exposure to general liability, personal injury, or professional indemnity claims.
• Strong legal research and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A client-focused mindset with the ability to provide pragmatic, commercial advice.
• A collaborative attitude and the drive to proactively progress matters.

Benefits & Culture

On offer is a highly competitive salary package, discretionary bonuses as well as a respectful, collaborative and supportive environment.

Benefits include corporate discounts, wellness initiatives, L&D programmes, an active social calendar, team events, payment to attend industry events & conferences, support for further studies.