Lawyer, Insurance Litigation (Liability)

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit, on behalf of a leading law firm in Sydney, is seeking an Associate to join its Insurance Litigation (Liability) team. You will handle a broad range of liability matters, including high-value personal injury claims and product and public liability matters, in a collaborative environment.

You will work under an experienced personal injury specialist, developing expertise across pre-litigation and litigious files while contributing to case outcomes and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years PQE in liability, personal injury or insurance defence.
• Strong knowledge of litigation and insurance law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-value personal injury, product and public liability claims.
• Handle pre-litigation and litigated files in a collaborative team.
• Contribute to case outcomes and client service across insurance matters.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Insurance law

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Lawyer, Insurance Litigation (Liability)

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 02/24/2026

A leading insurance practice is seeking a highly motivatedAssociate to join its expanding Liability practice in Sydney. This is anexciting opportunity to work alongside an experienced personal injuryspecialist and contribute to a diverse range of insurance and liabilitymatters.

About the role

You will work on a broad variety of cases, including:

• High-value personal injury claims
  
• Defective premises and property damage matters
  
• Product and public liability claims
  
• Pre-litigation and litigated files
  

The role offers the chance to make meaningful contributionsto case outcomes while developing your expertise in a supportive, collaborativeteam environment.

About you

We’re looking for candidates with:

• A minimum of 2+ years PQE (or equivalent) in one or moreof the following areas:
  
• TPD (Total and Permanent Disability) claims
  
• Life insurance matters
  
• Policy interpretation
  
• General liability (defence or plaintiff experience)
  
• Insurance and personal injury defence
  

You will also have:

• Strong knowledge of litigation and insurance law
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
• Experience engaging with experts across multipledisciplines
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work withpeople at all levels
  

Why join the firm

• Work on challenging, high-profile matters acrossinsurance, liability, and personal injury law
  
• Exceptional professional development and mentoringopportunities
  
• Exposure to a network of offices and secondmentopportunities
  
• Inclusive, diverse and supportive culture that empowersyou to bring your authentic self to work
  
• Competitive remuneration and benefits
  

This role is perfect for lawyers who are ambitious,client-focused, and looking to advance their career in a market-leading lawfirm.