Insurance Litigation Lawyer | Senior Associate

ClearCompany; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

26 weeks parental leave

Extra week of annual leave

Home office allowance

Wellness allowance

Job summary

ClearCompany, an award-winning independent firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, seeks a senior Insurance & Litigation practitioner to own complex matters from start to finish. You will provide strategic indemnity, liability and quantum guidance, conduct research, draft correspondence, and liaise with clients, experts and counsel.

You will prepare briefs, instruct counsel at hearings, appear where needed, negotiate settlements, and mentor junior practitioners in a busy,

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in insurance and litigation.
• Experience in recovery claims and plaintiff insurance favored.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Mentor and supervise junior practitioners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional, client-focused and ethical.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of complex insurance and litigation matters from start to finish.
• Liaise with clients, witnesses, experts, counsel, opposing lawyers and mediators.
• Prepare briefs and instruct counsel during hearings, mediations and conferences.
• Appear at court and negotiate settlements.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal correspondence.

Skills

5+ years PAE

Litigation experience

Mentor juniors

Client-focused

Strong communication

Job description

Your New Firm

Our client is an award-winning independent firm with over 90 partners across their offices in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. This firm is known for their commitment to client service and legal excellence, and they are recognized as leaders across their key areas of expertise including insurance, commercial disputes and family law.

Your New Role

As a senior member of the Insurance and Litigation Practice, you will take ownership of complex legal matters from start to finish, providing strategic advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, costs and overall case strategy.

In addition to conducting legal research and drafting legal correspondence, you will liaise with clients, witnesses, independent experts, counsel, opposing lawyers and mediators.

This role will also see you preparing briefs and instructing counsel during court hearings, mediations and conferences, as well as appearing at court, conferences and mediations and negotiating settlements.

Culture & Benefits

Our client invests in their people. Some of the benefits on offer include:

• a supportive and down-to-earth environment;
• flexible working arrangements and hybrid working;
• 26 weeks paid parental leave;
• extra week of annual leave each year; and
• home office and wellness allowance.

Your Skills Profile

• 5+ years PAE in insurance and litigation;
• Experience in recovery claims and plaintiff insurance highly favored;
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively;
• Genuine interest and ability to mentor and supervise junior practitioners;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong time management skills;
• Highly organized, able to plan and prioritize work to meet key deliverables;
• A professional, client-focused and ethical approach; and
• A resilient nature with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

‘define your ideal… next step!’

Private Practice | Government | In-House | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne

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