Insurance Litigation Associate — PI & Construction

JTA Law; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

JTA Law is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Litigation team in Sydney. You will lead high-value matters for leading insurers and construction clients, handling complex personal injury, public and construction liability cases with autonomy across all litigation stages.

The role requires 4–5 years’ post-admission experience, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years’ post-admission experience in insurance litigation, personal injury, or defendant litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of court processes, procedures, and litigation strategy.
• Proven experience managing files and appearing in court with confidence.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Experience acting for insurers and a solid understanding of construction-related claims (highly regarded).
• A commercial, proactive, and client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Run litigation files with autonomy, including court appearances and procedural management.
• Draft pleadings, interlocutory applications, subpoenas, and affidavits.
• Manage evidentiary requirements and prepare matters for hearing.
• Negotiate consent orders and engage in dispute resolution processes.
• Defend personal injury and public liability claims.
• Represent head contractors and subcontractors across construction matters.
• Assist in managing workplace injury claims for public liability insurers.
• Advise on and defend s151Z recovery claims.
• Provide strategic advice on indemnity, liability, and quantum.
• Liaise with insurers, experts, and counsel to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Litigation management

Drafting pleadings

Court appearances

Negotiation

Client-focused

Education

Admitted to practice in NSW

Job description

JTA Law is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Litigation team in Sydney. You will lead high-value matters for leading insurers and construction clients, handling complex personal injury, public and construction liability cases with autonomy across all litigation stages.

The role requires 4–5 years’ post-admission experience, strong drafting and advocacy skills, and a proactive, client-focused approach.