Insurance Litigation Solicitor | Flexible, Mentored Growth

McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid parental leave

Paid salary continuance insurance

Flexible working

Study assistance

Pro-bono opportunities

Complementary massages

Birthday leave

Social club

EOFY functions

End of year celebrations

Job summary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join our Brisbane team on a permanent full-time basis, overseeing a range of defendant insurance files with mentoring from two Principals. You will contribute to a dynamic team and support continued professional development.

We are seeking a 1-3 years' post admission Solicitor, ideally with exposure to defendant insurance, personal injury or general commercial litigation.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' PAE, with demonstrated experience relevant to the role.
• Strong understanding of personal injury claims and processes (PIPA) and general liability claims.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and other practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of defendant insurance matters including personal injury and related claims.
• Provide timely, commercially focused advice and maintain direct client relationships; prepare pleadings, documents and advice.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediations, conferences and court appearances; manage matters through all stages.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support the development of junior lawyers and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Solicitor | Insurance Litigation | Brisbane

We are currently looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our Brisbane team on a permanent full-time basis. You will be part of a dynamic team and will be responsible for overseeing a range of interesting, challenging defendant insurance files with reputable clients. In this role, you will receive ongoing mentoring and development from two Principals, as well as support from the wider team.

The Role

We are seeking a 1-3 years’ post admission Solicitor, ideally with exposure to defendant insurance, personal injury or general commercial litigation. Around 2 years' experience is considered the sweet spot, however strong newly admitted solicitors with relevant experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse range of defendant insurance matters, including personal injury, property damage, public liability, product liability and recovery claims.
• Provide timely, commercially focused advice and maintain direct client relationships. Prepare pleadings, court documents, correspondence and legal advice.
• Negotiate settlements and represent clients at mediations, conferences and court appearances. Manage matters through all stages of the litigation process.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team and support the development of junior lawyers and support staff.

About You

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• 1-3 years' PAE, with demonstrated experience relevant to the role.
• Strong understanding of personal injury claims and processes (particularly under PIPA) as well as general liability claims, court procedure and pleadings.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and other practitioners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Your New Team

Join a collaborative and high-performing team of legal professionals committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. Working across a broad range of insurance litigation matters, you'll be supported by experienced practitioners in an environment that values professional development, teamwork and continuous growth. We foster a positive and inclusive culture where people are empowered to contribute, develop their careers and do their best work.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.

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