Insurance (Motor) - Associate

Mills Oakley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across |

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley, a leading national law firm, is seeking an Associate to join its Insurance team in Melbourne. You will represent major Australian insurers in motor vehicle property damage claims, pursuing and defending actions across a range of liability issues.

The role emphasizes managing busy files, negotiating outcomes, and appearing in the Magistrates’ Court, with a collaborative culture and substantial development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in motor vehicle insurance litigation.
• Experience appearing before the Magistrates’ Court.
• Ability to manage a high file load and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Pragmatic and commercially focused dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Defend and pursue motor vehicle property damage claims.
• Manage recovery actions on behalf of insurers.
• Handle liability disputes arising from motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigate liability, quantum and indemnity issues.
• Conduct negotiations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Appear before the Magistrates’ Court.
• Prepare pleadings, evidence and advocacy materials.

Skills

Motor vehicle insurance litigation

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A rare opportunity has become available for an Associate to join our Insurance team in Melbourne focusing on motor vehicle related litigation. You will represent some of Australia’s largest insurers in bringing and defending claims for property damage.

Responsibilities will include the following:

• Defending and pursuing motor vehicle property damage claims
• Recovery actions on behalf of insurers
• Liability disputes arising from motor vehicle accidents
• Investigating liability, quantum and indemnity issues
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences
• Appearing before the Magistrates’ Court
• Preparing pleadings, evidence and advocacy materials

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in motor vehicle insurance litigation. General insurance will be considered but motor vehicle and property damage experience will be preferred
• Experience in appearing before the Magistrates’ Court and in respect of credit-hire as well as repair and liability disputes
• The ability to manage a high file load and proven history of meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A pragmatic and commercially focused approach to dispute resolution

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working;
• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!