Insurance Lawyer

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams in Sydney is seeking a lawyer with 3+ years PAE to join our insurance disputes team. You will work closely with senior lawyers, handle your own files and gain exposure to high‑quality work with direct client contact.

The role covers general insurance, public liability, product liability and professional indemnity matters across a diverse client base. You’ll develop advocacy and litigation skills while receiving mentoring and clear career progression.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PAE in insurance litigation.
• Experience across public liability, professional indemnity, product liability or general insurance matters.
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach.
• Confident communicator who enjoys building strong professional relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both autonomously and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist on a range of insurance litigation matters
• Advise clients on public liability, product liability, professional indemnity and general insurance disputes
• Conduct legal research, drafting and case preparation
• Work directly with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
• Attend mediations, negotiations and court proceedings
• Collaborate with experienced Principals and Senior Lawyers on complex matters
• Develop advocacy, client management and practice development skills

Skills

Insurance litigation

Public liability

Professional indemnity

Product liability

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a lawyer with 3 years PAE to join a highly regarded insurance disputes practice in Sydney. Working closely with experienced senior lawyers, you will gain exposure to high-quality work, direct client interaction and genuine opportunities to develop your advocacy and litigation skills.

This role will see you advising on a broad range of general insurance, public liability, product liability and professional indemnity matters across a diverse client base. You will have responsibility for your own files while being supported by a collaborative team committed to mentoring, development and long-term career growth.

The Role

• Manage and assist on a range of insurance litigation matters
• Advise clients on public liability, product liability, professional indemnity and general insurance disputes
• Conduct legal research, drafting and case preparation
• Work directly with clients, insurers and other stakeholders
• Attend mediations, negotiations and court proceedings
• Collaborate with experienced Principals and Senior Lawyers on complex matters
• Develop advocacy, client management and practice development skills

About You

• Minimum 3+ years' PAE in insurance litigation
• Experience across public liability, professional indemnity, product liability or general insurance matters
• Strong drafting, analytical and legal research skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Commercially minded with a client-focused approach
• Confident communicator who enjoys building strong professional relationships
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work both autonomously and as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious insurance lawyer seeking high-quality work, strong mentorship and genuine career progression.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values excellence, initiative and professional development, with the opportunity to take ownership of matters, build client relationships and continue developing your technical and advocacy skills in a thriving insurance litigation practice.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Katy Clements at ***email_hidden*** or call 0405 552 ***.