Litigation Lawyer - Insurance

BlueRock; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,250 - 79,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free weekly lunches

Social events including winery tours

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Melbourne is seeking a mid-senior level litigation lawyer with 1-2 years of experience. Responsibilities include handling diverse legal disputes, conducting legal research, and collaborating with clients. The firm offers mentorship and a vibrant office culture focused on health and wellbeing. This opportunity is perfect for a motivated candidate aiming for rapid career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1st - 2nd year lawyer experience with sound litigation skills.
• Knowledge of construction law and insurance litigation experience.
• Enjoy litigation work and are motivated to engage in commercial disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle diverse disputes in litigation, including insurance and construction matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case files for court.
• Collaborate with clients to develop effective litigation strategies.

Skills

Litigation skills

Construction law knowledge

Contract drafting

Insurance law knowledge

Education

Law degree

Job description

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Join an inclusive and diverse workplace focused on health, wellbeing, and fun! Advance your career at a fast-growing advisory firm!

A smart person once said, "Do things you love with people you care about, and good things happen." At BlueRock, we live by this philosophy every day. We're B-Corp certified and a Great Place to Work - we put as much emphasis on enjoyment as we do on excellence. Here, you'll receive mentorship from supportive leaders to help you proactively shape your career.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1st - 2nd year lawyer with sound litigation skills, who has a keen interest to work across a wide range of disputes including construction matters, property disputes, and other complex legal issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a litigation lawyer to work closely with a down-to-earth director, providing valuable mentorship and a collaborative work environment. This role suits someone with knowledge of construction law, experience in front-end construction, contract drafting, and security of payment matters, who is looking to move to an Associate role quickly.

About Your Team

BlueRock Law is a growing boutique to mid-sized commercial law firm. We are part of a multidisciplinary advisory firm of 300+. Located in the Melbourne CBD, we work in a vibrant, social office. Our law team is made up of 40+ staff providing services across - Litigation, Migration, Wills & Estates, Property, and Commercial

Certified B-Corp & Great Place to Work 2024

Join an inclusive and diverse workplace focused on health, wellbeing, and fun! Advance your career at a fast-growing advisory firm!

A smart person once said, "Do things you love with people you care about, and good things happen." At BlueRock, we live by this philosophy every day. We're B-Corp certified and a Great Place to Work - we put as much emphasis on enjoyment as we do on excellence. Here, you'll receive mentorship from supportive leaders to help you proactively shape your career.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a 1st - 2nd year lawyer with sound litigation skills, who has a keen interest to work across a wide range of disputes including construction matters, property disputes, and other complex legal issues. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a litigation lawyer to work closely with a down-to-earth director, providing valuable mentorship and a collaborative work environment. This role suits someone with knowledge of construction law, experience in front-end construction, contract drafting, and security of payment matters, who is looking to move to an Associate role quickly.

About Your Team

BlueRock Law is a growing boutique to mid-sized commercial law firm. We are part of a multidisciplinary advisory firm of 300+. Located in the Melbourne CBD, we work in a vibrant, social office. Our law team is made up of 40+ staff providing services across - Litigation, Migration, Wills & Estates, Property, and Commercial

What You'll Be Doing

• Handling a diverse range of disputes, with a specific focus on insurance law, construction matters, property disputes, and other commercial litigation
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare case files for court proceedings
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to develop effective litigation strategies
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations on behalf of clients
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on complex legal issues

Requirements

• 1st - 2nd year lawyer experience with strong litigation skills and some experience in front-end construction and contract drafting
• Have knowledge of insurance law and have insurance litigation experience in relation to coverage disputes
• Enjoy litigation work and are eager to engage in a wide range of commercial disputes, that often involve real property
• Are motivated to quickly move to an Associate role
• Possess good client and practice management skills
• Are not afraid of a challenge
• Enjoy being part of a team and value getting things right

Benefits

• Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2025
• Free weekly lunches, awesome social events (including a social club - winery tours to museum tours), flexible working arrangements, and amazing headquarters in the CBD
• Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion
• Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills
• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on health, wellbeing and fun
• We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us!

How to Apply

Sound like you? Click "Apply" and follow the prompts. Even if you don't meet every single requirement, we'd love to see your application! We want to meet people who could make a great fit for our team.Have questions, or need adjustments to support your participation? Reach out to John O'Hare [e-mail] Lee Kelly

[e-mail] must have the right to work in Australia.Please note: BlueRock and its related entities do not accept unsolicited contact or CVs from recruitment agencies.As always, even in 2025 it needs to be said: BlueRock is committed to equal employment opportunities - regardless of age, citizenship, disability, gender/identity, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

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