Lawyer/Associate - Toxic Tort

Moray & Agnew; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Supportive culture

Job summary

Moray & Agnew in Sydney's General Insurance team invites a lawyer with 2-5 years' PAE to join our busy, supportive firm. The role focuses on defending claims involving insurance coverage, public liability and asbestos/dust exposures across Australia.

You will have direct access to a Specialist Accredited Partner and senior practitioners, with autonomy balanced by guidance from a Partner. We value client service, a growth mindset, and a collaborative culture, with a friendly team and

Qualifications

• Admitted lawyer with ~2–5 years PAE, litigation experience.
• Experience in dust disease litigation is essential.
• Ability to work autonomously with guidance from a Partner.

Responsibilities

• Defend claims involving insurance coverage, public liability and asbestos/dust exposures across Australia.
• Work within a busy General Insurance team in Sydney.
• Collaborate with senior practitioners and Partners.

Skills

Litigation

Dust disease litigation

Education

Admitted lawyer

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity in our Sydney General Insurance team for a Lawyer with 2-5 years’ PAE. The work will primarily relate to the defence of claims involving insurance coverage, public liability and litigation across Australia arising from all types of asbestos, silica and other dust exposures. This position will give you direct access to a Specialist Accredited Partner, recognised by Doyle’s Guide and Best Lawyers and other senior practitioners. It is a wonderful opportunity for a junior lawyer looking to gain hands on experience in a busy and friendly team.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be an admitted lawyer with approximately 2-5 years’ PAE, and experience in a litigation setting. Experience in dust disease litigation is essential. If you are someone who enjoys a degree of autonomy whilst having the guidance of a supportive Partner, this could be the ideal role for you. We value your commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our clients, your enthusiasm and passion for the law, and a growth mindset. Some of the attributes we are also looking for include:

• Exceptional organisational skills;
• A mature and professional approach;
• The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines; and
• Self-confidence and initiative.

About us

We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.

We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.

With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth

and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.

We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.

Culture & benefits of working with us

As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
• Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
• Financial benefits including discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
• Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
• Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
• Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
• Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
• Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.

We do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.