Senior Associate, Insurance (Casualty) - High-Value Claims

McCabes Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentoring from senior lawyers

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Competitive salary

Job summary

McCabes Lawyers in Melbourne is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Division on a full-time basis. The role focuses on coverage and defence in general insurance claims for a premium insurer client base.

You will lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers, manage busy matters to completion, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on integrity, excellence and courage.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a Victorian practising certificate.
• 5+ years' post-admission experience in general insurance (casualty, general liability or financial lines).
• Demonstrated ability to engage directly with clients.
• Strong initiative, organisation and commercial focus.
• Ability to manage busy workload and tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act in coverage and defence roles for general insurance claims.
• Lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers.
• Deliver high-quality advice and service to insurer clients.
• Contribute to career development within a collaborative team.

Skills

Client communication

Initiative

Organization

Commercial focus

Time management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

McCabes Lawyers in Melbourne is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its Insurance Division on a full-time basis. The role focuses on coverage and defence in general insurance claims for a premium insurer client base.

You will lead and mentor paralegals, graduates and junior lawyers, manage busy matters to completion, and contribute to a collaborative culture built on integrity, excellence and courage.