Insurance Lawyer – CTP Focus

Practicepeople; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-life balance

Supportive team culture

Professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Practicepeople is expanding its insurance defence practice in Perth and seeking motivated lawyers with 2–5 years’ post-admission experience. This is an excellent opportunity for junior to mid-level practitioners who want hands-on litigation experience, strong mentorship, and exposure to a variety of insurance and commercial matters.

You’ll primarily work on CTP motor vehicle claims for a major insurer and may broaden your experience across commercial, employment and general litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PAE in insurance litigation is preferred but not essential.
• Candidates from plaintiff backgrounds who want to transition to defence are encouraged.
• Strong drafting skills, clear communication and solid file management are required.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn across diverse matters are valued.

Responsibilities

• Defend personal injury and dependency claims for a major insurer.
• Prepare legal advice, liability assessments and litigation documents.
• Manage files from initial assessment through to resolution.
• Collaborate on strategy, liability, quantum and settlement approaches.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Defence work

Legal drafting

File management

Communication

Job description

A well?regarded specialist firm, is expanding its insurance defence practice and is seeking motivated lawyers with 2–5 years’ post?admission experience. This is an excellent opportunity for junior to mid?level practitioners who want hands?on litigation experience, strong mentorship, and exposure to a variety of insurance and commercial matters.

The Role

You’ll primarily work on Compulsory Third Party (CTP) motor vehicle claims, acting for a major insurer. You’ll also have scope to broaden your experience across commercial, employment, and general litigation matters. The team is close?knit, collaborative, and led by a respected senior practitioner known for their practical, supportive approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Defending personal injury and dependency claims for a major insurer
• Preparing legal advice, liability assessments and litigation documents
• Managing files from initial assessment through to resolution
• Working with colleagues on strategy, liability, quantum and settlement approaches

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years PAE (insurance litigation experience helpful but not essential)
• Candidates from plaintiff backgrounds who want to transition to defence work are encouraged
• Strong drafting skills, clear communication and solid file management
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn across diverse matters

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary package reflective of experience
• Genuine flexibility and a healthy approach to work?life balance
• Supportive, down?to?earth team culture
• Great learning environment with opportunities for professional development