Insurance Litigation Associate (2-3 PQE) - Personal Injury

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across 


Referral bonus

Dress for your day

Job summary

Mills Oakley is recruiting an Insurance (Personal Injury) Junior Lawyer/Associate for its Sydney team. The role supports Stephen Vardanega and Leah Pryde in personal injury matters, with exposure to public liability, CTP and professional negligence.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced environment handling high-volume insurance litigation and related investigative work. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years PQE, strong research and writing skills, and a collaborative, team-focused

Qualifications

• Between 2-3 years’ experience in insurance litigation, or alternatively, general litigation will be considered.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Ability to operate in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing deadlines
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn
• A team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft advices on liability and damages.
• Conduct thorough investigations into claims.
• Analyse and advise on expert reports and documents produced on subpoenas.
• Draft and file legal documents including subpoenas, defences and cross claims.
• Prepare for and attend interlocutory court applications in the Supreme Court, District Court and PIC.
• Attend settlements and witness conferences, mediations and hearings with the Partner and Special Counsel.
• Conduct legal research.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Research skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Job description

Mills Oakley is recruiting an Insurance (Personal Injury) Junior Lawyer/Associate for its Sydney team. The role supports Stephen Vardanega and Leah Pryde in personal injury matters, with exposure to public liability, CTP and professional negligence.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced environment handling high-volume insurance litigation and related investigative work. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years PQE, strong research and writing skills, and a collaborative, team-focused