Insurance Litigation Solicitor – Defendant Claims, Canberra

McInnes Wilson; Canberra; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Study assistance

Pro-bono opportunities

Massages

Realistic billables targets

Mentoring program

Professional memberships

Birthday leave

Social club

EOFY functions

End of year celebrations

Job summary

McInnes Wilson in Canberra invites a Solicitor to join our Insurance Litigation team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage defendant insurance matters, work closely with senior lawyers, and progressively take carriage of smaller claims from inception to resolution.

This role suits a newly admitted solicitor or someone in their first year, with interest in public liability, CTP and workers' compensation. Mentoring and a collaborative team environment support your development.

Qualifications

• Newly admitted or within your first year of practice, with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in defendant insurance litigation.
• Strong interest in defendant insurance litigation, including workers' compensation, CTP, and public liability matters.
• Exposure to ACT workers' compensation matters will be highly regarded.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Eager to learn, take ownership of matters, and develop your legal career.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• We are open to candidates at the beginning of their legal career.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with defendant insurance litigation matters.
• Take carriage of smaller claims with appropriate supervision.
• Draft advices, pleadings, submissions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and analyse claim materials.
• Liaise directly with clients, insurers, barristers, and experts.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution.
• Manage court processes, deadlines, and file progression.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support senior lawyers across a diverse insurance litigation practice.

Job description

McInnes Wilson in Canberra invites a Solicitor to join our Insurance Litigation team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will manage defendant insurance matters, work closely with senior lawyers, and progressively take carriage of smaller claims from inception to resolution.

This role suits a newly admitted solicitor or someone in their first year, with interest in public liability, CTP and workers' compensation. Mentoring and a collaborative team environment support your development.