Insurance Solicitor / Associate

Colin Biggers & Paisley Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted gym memberships

Complimentary massages

Health and fitness perks

Professional memberships

Job summary

Colin Biggers & Paisley, Brisbane, is seeking an Insurance Solicitor/Associate to join our Insurance Group. You will work under supervision of the reporting partner and handle indemnity, liability, quantum, and third-party contributions, while reviewing case law and regulatory changes.

We value a strong work ethic, attention to detail and the ability to build lasting client relationships. The role offers a supportive team and opportunities for professional development within a leading Australian

Qualifications

• 1+ years PQE in insurance, employment or general liability work.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide clients with legal advice on indemnity, liability and third-party contributions.
• Review case law and legislative changes to inform advice.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare timely, accurate advice.
• Attend settlement conferences and mediations.
• Instruct counsel at court applications and trials.
• Manage a robust workload with prioritisation and delivery of services.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure positive customer experiences.
• Understand client operations and strategy to support matters.
• Develop prospective client relationships and maintain existing ones.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and MCLE requirements.

Skills

PQE 1+

Legal research

Client communication

Job description

location_on Brisbane Job ID: 1131765 | Ref: 1470309

Insurance Solicitor / Associate

Great opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to grow and thrive in our Brisbane Insurance Group.

calendar_month Posted on: 06/11/2026 work Permanent / Full Time

About the role:This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Insurance group in our Brisbane office. In particular, you will work under the supervision of reporting partner Georgina Wong.

• Providing clients with legal advice on indemnity, liability, quantum and third-party contribution
• Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
• Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
• Attending settlement conferences and mediations
• Instructing counsel at court applications and trials
• Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
• Effective communication with stakeholders to achieve valued customer experience outcomes
• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
• Managing prospective client relationships
• Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements

About you:

• 1+ years' PQE
• A desire to be an integral member of a strong, cohesive and down-to-earth team
• Excellent work ethic and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail, time management and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to customer experience
• A natural ability to build strong client relationships
• Emerging ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
• Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
• Commercial acumen
• A strong, plain language communication style
• Previous experience in managing workers' compensation common law claims highly desirable

About us:At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Join the team:Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. "Diversity" to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and "inclusion" for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

We look forward to receiving your application.