Lawyer - Insurance (Dust Diseases)

Montgomery Advisory; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Mentorship from experienced partners

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an Associate with 2-5 years PQE to join their insurance team in Sydney. The role involves handling personal injury claims and complex dust disease litigation. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and be motivated to develop their skills. Competitive remuneration and mentoring opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is a lawyer with 2-5 years PQE.
• Experience in dust diseases or CTP is preferred.
• Personable team player who is motivated to grow.

Responsibilities

• Work on personal injury claims including complex dust disease litigation.
• Handle a range of public liability and workplace claims.
• Collaborate with two highly regarded partners.

Skills

2-5 years PQE

Experience with dust diseases or CTP

Strong teamwork

Motivated to grow

Adaptable and flexible

Job description

Associate, Legal Search & Recruitment @ Montgomery Advisory

Overview

Our client is a national mid tier law firm who is looking for a general insurance lawyer to join their highly sought after team.

Responsibilities

• 2-5 years PAE
• Interesting and complex work
• Working with two highly regarded insurance partners

Our client is a national full service law firm with one of Australia's strongest insurance practices.

Insurance team

The firm has one of the largest insurance claims team in Australia whose expertise covers life insurance, professional indemnity, directors and officers, public liability, product liability, workers' compensation, dust diseases, ISR and property damage.

They have an impressive list of clients covering general insurers and reinsurers, brokers and agents, fund managers, trustees, financial planners, self-insureds, administrators, mutuals and professional associations.

The role is a growth role that will see you working closely with two highly rated partners on personal injury claims. The work includes complex and interesting dust disease litigation which often lead to precedents being formed. You will also handle a range of public liability and workplace claims from time to time.

The team has a healthy pipeline of work so you will be busy from the get go.

On offer is competitive remuneration and two partners who take their roles as mentors seriously.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will be a lawyer with between 2-5 years PQE.
• Ideally you will have experience with dust diseases or CTP. Our client will consider broader general insurance lawyers looking to get involved in complex pieces of litigation.
• You will also be: a personable lawyer who enjoys being part of a cohesive team environment; motivated to grow and develop your legal skills; and adaptable and flexible.

Contact

For further information, please contact Emma O'Reilly on [phone] or send your CV and academic transcripts to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice