Insurance Lawyer (Motor) | 3+ years PAE

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring and development

Employee benefits

Job summary

Legal People is seeking an experienced Insurance Lawyer (3+ years PAE) to join its Melbourne team and manage a busy portfolio of motor vehicle insurance disputes. You will act for leading insurers, handling matters from instruction through negotiation, settlement and court proceedings, with autonomy, client contact and opportunities to deepen expertise in insurance litigation.

The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, a collaborative culture, strong mentoring and

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in insurance litigation.
• Motor vehicle and property damage experience will be highly regarded.
• Broader general insurance experience will also be considered.
• Experience dealing with Magistrates’ Court litigation.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• Confidence managing files independently and working to deadlines.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing motor vehicle property damage and recovery claims.
• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum and indemnity issues.
• Handling disputes involving vehicle repairs, credit hire and accident liability.
• Drafting pleadings, evidence, submissions and settlement correspondence.
• Negotiating settlements and participating in mediations and conferences.
• Appearing in the Magistrates’ Court where required.
• Working closely with claims managers, insurers and other key stakeholders.
• Managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong service standards.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Motor vehicle insurance

Dispute resolution

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Court appearances

Client communication

Time management

Job description

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Insurance Lawyer (3+ years PAE) to join its Melbourne team and work across a busy portfolio of motor vehicle insurance disputes.

You will act for leading insurers in a range of property damage and recovery matters, managing files from initial instructions through to negotiation, settlement and court proceedings. The role offers plenty of autonomy, regular client contact and the opportunity to build further expertise in a specialised area of insurance litigation.

What's on offer

In addition to high-quality work our client offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, a collaborative and inclusive culture, strong mentoring and ongoing learning and development support, together with a comprehensive range of employee benefits.

Your role will include:

• Managing motor vehicle property damage and recovery claims
• Advising insurer clients on liability, quantum and indemnity issues
• Handling disputes involving vehicle repairs, credit hire and accident liability
• Drafting pleadings, evidence, submissions and settlement correspondence
• Negotiating settlements and participating in mediations and conferences
• Appearing in the Magistrates’ Court where required
• Working closely with claims managers, insurers and other key stakeholders
• Managing a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong service standards

Skills and experience we’d love:

• At least 3 years’ experience in insurance litigation
• Motor vehicle and property damage experience will be highly regarded
• Broader general insurance experience will also be considered
• Experience dealing with Magistrates’ Court litigation
• Strong drafting, negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Confidence managing files independently and working to deadlines
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills

About our client

Our client is a leading national law firm with an exceptional reputation for its insurance practice. Acting for many of Australia's leading insurers, the firm is recognised for delivering outstanding client service while fostering a collaborative, supportive and flexible environment where lawyers are encouraged to thrive and progress their careers.