Public Liability Lawyer

Law Staff; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

26 weeks parental leave

CBD offices

Mentorship and development

Career progression

Flexible working including WFH

Wellbeing initiatives

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Law Staff in Brisbane is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Insurance and Superannuation practice. You will handle a broad range of defendant insurance matters, including public liability and product liability, working with a large team of specialists.

You will manage your own files under supervision, build strong client relationships, and pursue opportunities to deepen your technical expertise and advance your career within the firm.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PAE
• Experience in the defendant insurance space
• Ability to efficiently manage your own file load under supervision
• Strong litigation and client management skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach and a collaborative working style

Responsibilities

• Work across a broad range of defendant insurance matters, with a focus on public liability, product liability and general insurance disputes
• Manage your own files under supervision
• Develop strong client relationships and progress your career within the firm

Skills

Litigation skills

Client management

Commercial mindset

Education

Law degree

Job description

Insurance and Superannuation Law (Legal)

Full time

Due to continued growth in its insurance practice, this national firm is looking to add an experienced lawyer to its Brisbane team.

The Role

You will work across a broad range of defendant insurance matters, with a particular focus on public liability, product liability and general insurance disputes.

The role offers exposure to a diverse client base and the opportunity to work alongside a large team of experienced insurance specialists on complex and interesting matters.

You will manage your own files under supervision, develop strong client relationships and have genuine opportunities to build your technical expertise and progress your career.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 2+ years PAE
• Experience in the defendant insurance space
• The ability to efficiently manage your own file load under supervision
• Strong litigation and client management skills
• A commercial, solutions-focused approach and a collaborative working style

Why Apply?

• Competitive remuneration with an annual performance bonus
• 26 weeks paid parental leave with no primary/secondary carer distinction
• Modern CBD offices with excellent resources
• Structured mentorship and strong professional development opportunities
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home, a 9.5-day fortnight, purchased leave and a public holiday swap policy
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including a wellbeing allowance and additional wellbeing leave
• Opportunities for pro bono work, secondments, volunteering and industry appointments

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Posted:23-09-2026

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate