Insurance Lawyer (2+ PAE)

Practice People; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring

Professional development

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Practicepeople is seeking an Insurance Lawyer (2+ PAE) to join its Perth, WA team. You will work with experienced partners on defendant insurance matters, gaining hands-on litigation exposure, close mentoring and meaningful professional development from day one.

The role covers workers' compensation, public liability and motor vehicle claims, with opportunities for advisory work and a collaborative approach to handling files from initial advice through to resolution.

Qualifications

• 2 years' post-admission experience or more, with a genuine interest in insurance law and litigation.
• You will bring excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• You will demonstrate initiative, curiosity, a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to working within a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced partners and lawyers on a range of defendant insurance matters, including workers' compensation, public liability and motor vehicle claims.
• Assist with advisory and litigation matters, supporting files from early-stage advice through to resolution.
• Develop technical legal skills, client relationship capabilities and practical litigation experience within a collaborative team environment.

Job description

Job Title & Location

Insurance Lawyer (2+ PAE) | Perth, WA

Introduction

Kick-start or further develop your legal career with one of Western Australia's leading insurance practices, working closely with highly regarded practitioners on a broad range of defendant insurance matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, direct mentoring and meaningful exposure to complex litigation from the outset.

About the Firm

Our client is one of Western Australia's largest independent law firms, offering a collaborative culture, strong community focus and access to high-quality legal work across multiple practice areas.

The Role

• Work alongside experienced partners and lawyers on a range of defendant insurance matters, including workers' compensation, public liability and motor vehicle claims.
• Assist with advisory and litigation matters, supporting files from early-stage advice through to resolution.
• Develop technical legal skills, client relationship capabilities and practical litigation experience within a collaborative team environment.

About You

• You will ideally have 2 years' post-admission experience or more, with a genuine interest in insurance law and litigation.
• You will bring excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• You will demonstrate initiative, curiosity, a strong work ethic and a collaborative approach to working within a close-knit team.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Work on diverse and challenging matters alongside experienced and highly regarded practitioners with direct access to mentoring and guidance.
• Access structured professional development, including personal development plans, in-house CPD programs and ongoing learning opportunities.
• Enjoy a supportive and inclusive workplace culture with strong employee benefits, social initiatives, paid parental leave, additional birthday leave and wellbeing-focused perks.