Insurance Lawyer - Senior Associate/Special Counsel

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal People is seeking an experienced Insurance Lawyer for a Senior Associate/Special Counsel role in Melbourne. You will advise insurer clients on a broad range of insurance matters, with a focus on property damage, strata insurance and personal injury claims, working closely with a Partner.

The role includes drafting pleadings, appearing in County/Supreme/Federal Courts, and mentoring junior lawyers within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 8 years' PAE in defendant insurance practice (in-house experience also considered).
• Strong technical expertise in insurance litigation with drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurer clients on coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, evidence, legal advice and settlement proposals.
• Conduct and appear in interlocutory hearings, mediations and settlement conferences in the County, Supreme and Federal Courts.
• Build strong relationships with insurer clients, brokers and claims managers.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued success of the team.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Job description

Insurance Lawyer - Senior Associate/Special Counsel

About the role
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Insurance Lawyer (8+ years' PAE) to join a highly regarded Melbourne Insurance team. Working closely with a respected Partner, you will advise leading insurer clients across a broad range of insurance matters, with a particular focus on property damage, strata insurance and personal injury claims.

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.

Duties
In this role you will:

• Advise insurer clients on coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, evidence, legal advice and settlement proposals.
• Conduct and appear in interlocutory hearings, mediations and settlement conferences in the County, Supreme and Federal Courts.
• Build strong relationships with insurer clients, brokers and claims managers.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued success of the team.

The ideal candidate
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally bring:

• At least 8 years' PAE gained within a reputable defendant insurance practice (relevant in-house insurance experience will also be considered).
• Strong technical expertise in insurance litigation with excellent drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Experience appearing in the County, Supreme and/or Federal Courts, including interlocutory hearings, mediations and settlement conferences
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Previous mentoring or leadership experience will be highly regarded.

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.