Insurance Lawyer - Associate

Lawyers Weekly; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly in Brisbane's CBD is seeking an Insurance Lawyer at Associate level, open to all with 3+ years PAE. Join a leading national firm known for its insurance practice, client-facing work, and collaborative culture.

You will take ownership of complex matters, work directly with clients, mentor juniors, and grow within a firm that promotes from within and values wellbeing and quality of work.

Qualifications

• 3 years+ PAE in insurance litigation preferred
• Experience in personal injury, property, indemnity, liability, WorkCover, MedNeg advantageous
• Clear communicator ready for client contact and strategic input

Responsibilities

• Manage complex insurance matters with ownership and autonomy
• Engage directly with clients and senior practitioners for guidance
• Mentor juniors and contribute to a high-quality, collaborative environment

Skills

Insurance litigation

Client contact

Job description

Insurance Lawyer – Associate | Open to all levels of 3 years PAE +

Elevate Your Insurance Career with a Team That Actually Gets It.

You're a passionate and proactive Insurance Lawyer who is switched on, commercially minded and looking for the next big leap—not just in title, but in challenge, quality of work, and culture.

The good news? You’re exactly the kind of person we want to talk to.

This is not your average insurance role or firm - this firm is very well-known for being leaders in their field!

The Opportunity:

We’re recruiting for aleading national law firmwith one of the most respected insurance practices in the country—known for its collegiate approach, high-calibre matters, and strong relationships with major insurers.

Based inBrisbane’s CBD, this team is expanding and looking for a skilledLawyer - Associate-level Insurance Lawyerwho’s ready to take ownership of complex matters, work directly with clients, and grow into more.

What Makes This Role a Cut Above?

• Your caseload matters: No burnout-level billing targets. You’ll work across public liability, professional indemnity, and property damage claims plus more with mentoring and guidance—but also autonomy and trust.
• Your development matters: You’ll gain exposure to significant litigation, engage directly with clients, and be supported by senior practitioners who invest in your success.
• Your wellbeing matters: This firm has a genuinely progressive culture. Flexible work, smart systems, and a human-first environment that sets them apart.

Who You Are:

• A lawyer with3 years + PAE, ideally in insurance litigation - open to levels just under too and very senior*
• Experience in one or more of the following:personal injury, property, indemnity, liability, WorkCover, MedNeg
• A clear communicator who’s ready for client contact and strategic input
• Someone who values team, quality, and real growth
• Happy to mentor juniors and also well respected in the industry.

Why This Firm?

While we’re keeping names confidential, you’ll be joining afirm with a big reputation and a boutique feelin the Brisbane office. The people are sharp but down-to-earth. The Partners are hands‑on. The work is challenging, high-quality, and never stale.

And yes—they promote from within.