Insurance (Personal Injury) - Junior Lawyer/Associate

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across 


Referral bonus

Dress for your day

Job summary

Mills Oakley is recruiting an Insurance (Personal Injury) Junior Lawyer/Associate for its Sydney team. The role supports Stephen Vardanega and Leah Pryde in personal injury matters, with exposure to public liability, CTP and professional negligence.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced environment handling high-volume insurance litigation and related investigative work. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years PQE, strong research and writing skills, and a collaborative, team-focused

Qualifications

• Between 2-3 years’ experience in insurance litigation, or alternatively, general litigation will be considered.
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Ability to operate in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing deadlines
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn
• A team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft advices on liability and damages.
• Conduct thorough investigations into claims.
• Analyse and advise on expert reports and documents produced on subpoenas.
• Draft and file legal documents including subpoenas, defences and cross claims.
• Prepare for and attend interlocutory court applications in the Supreme Court, District Court and PIC.
• Attend settlements and witness conferences, mediations and hearings with the Partner and Special Counsel.
• Conduct legal research.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to achieve positive outcomes for clients.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Research skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Job description

Insurance (Personal Injury) - Junior Lawyer/Associate

An opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer/Associate (2-3 years’ PQE) to join our Sydney Insurance team supporting Stephen Vardanega and Leah Pryde.

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

An opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer/Associate (2-3 years’ PQE) to join our Sydney Insurance team supporting Stephen Vardanega and Leah Pryde. You will be predominantly involved in matters relating to personal injury (some property damage) in the areas of public liability, CTP and professional negligence.

This role will see you working with some of Australia’s largest insurers, with responsibilities including:

• Preparing draft advices on liability and damages;
  
• Conducting thorough investigations into claims;
  
• Analysing and advising on expert reports and documents produced on subpoena;
  
• Drafting and filing legal documents including Subpoenas, Defences and Cross Claims;
  
• Preparing for and attending interlocutory Court applications in the Supreme Court, District Court and PIC;
  
• Attending settlement and witness conferences, mediations and hearings with the Partner and Special Counsel
  
• Conducting legal research;
  
• Staying abreast of changes in laws and regulations;
  
• Collaborating with internal teams and external parties to achieve positive outcomes for clients; and
  
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Between 2-3 years’ experience in insurance litigation, or alternatively, general litigation will be considered;
  
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
  
• Ability to operate in a high-volume and fast-paced environment
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing competing deadlines
  
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn
  
• A team-focused approach

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:

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

Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .