Lawyer - General Lines - Institutional Torts

McCabes Lawyers; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCabes Lawyers is seeking a Lawyer to join our general insurance team in New South Wales. This full-time role offers structured learning, a mix of private and public sector work, and the chance to manage a portfolio of defendant institutional torts and personal injury claims under supervision.

You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, advise clients, and participate in negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings, while collaborating with senior lawyers to develop defence strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws or equivalent.
• Current NSW practising certificate.
• Minimum 1 year post admission experience in general insurance matters.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Confidence to deal directly with clients and experts.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.
• Strong initiative, dedication and organisation with a client and commercial focus.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Commercial approach with effective negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of defendant institutional torts and personal injury claims from inception to resolution with adequate supervision.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare various legal documents.
• Analyse complex legal issues, review case material, gather evidence, and assess liability and damages.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to develop and execute defence strategies.
• Attend negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with client service standards.
• Stay up to date with relevant legal developments and changes in legislation pertaining to institutional torts claims.

Skills

Client communication

Legal research

Negotiation

Autonomy

Teamwork

Organisation

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor of Laws

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Lawyer - General Lines - Institutional Torts

• Structured learning and development programs to supportyour career goals

Full-time opportunity l Flexible working | Mix of private andpublic sector work | Manage a portfolio of defendant insurancelitigation matters

About Us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurancelaw firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legalservices. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture andvalues, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliverrewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate litigator with 1 – 3 years PAEto join our general insurance team on a full-time basis. As alawyer specialising in defendant institutional torts and personalinjury claims, you will play a crucial role in providing legalsupport and representation to our clients.

You will be responsible for managing a variety of casesinvolving institutional torts allegations, working with defendantsand their legal teams to develop effective defence strategies andensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage a caseload of defendant institutional torts andpersonal injury claims from inception to resolution withadequate supervision.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and preparevarious legal documents.
• Analyse complex legal issues, review case material, gatherevidence, and assess liability and damages.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to develop and executedefence strategies.
• Attend negotiations, mediations, and courtproceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and guidance to clientsthroughout the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuringcompliance with client service standards.
• Stay up to date of relevant legal developments and changesin legislation pertaining to institutional torts claims.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New SouthWales practising certificate.
• Minimum 1 years' post admission experience in generalinsurance matters.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tort law, civil procedure,and relevant legislation.
• Confidence to deal directly with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as partof a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiplefields.
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisationability with a strong client and commercial focus.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tightdeadlines.
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate andnegotiate effectively; and

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunityto grow your career within a talented team, supported by aflexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture isbuilt on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage andwe are committed to providing genuine opportunities forprofessional development and progression.

Accessibility andinclusion

We are committed to providing aninclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need anysupport or reasonable adjustments during the application orinterview process, please contact us at***********@mccabes.com.au