Insurance Litigation Associate — Flexible, Impactful Role

Empire Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-from-home arrangements

Birthday leave

Volunteer days

Work with senior practitioners

Competitive remuneration

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate (2+ PQE) to join its insurance litigation team. You will advise on sensitive matters across sectors and work with insurers and insured clients.

The role offers a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, flexible working arrangements and strong mentoring. You will develop practical strategies, manage complex files and contribute to career development within a supportive, collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' post-admission experience.
• Experience in insurance litigation, defendant insurance or personal injury.
• Strong analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess risk and develop practical legal strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and file management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of institutional abuse, mental harm, bullying and personal injury matters.
• Work across litigated and non-litigated claims, investigations and dispute resolution matters.
• Draft legal advice, pleadings, witness statements, settlement documentation and tribunal materials.
• Analyse liability, indemnity, causation, quantum and litigation risk.
• Provide strategic and commercially focused advice to insurers and insured clients.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, court hearings and NCAT proceedings; liaise with counsel and experts.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Defendant insurance

Personal injury

Regulatory matters

Analytical skills

Client liaison

Job description

Empire Group in Sydney is seeking a Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate (2+ PQE) to join its insurance litigation team. You will advise on sensitive matters across sectors and work with insurers and insured clients.

The role offers a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters, flexible working arrangements and strong mentoring. You will develop practical strategies, manage complex files and contribute to career development within a supportive, collaborative firm.