Senior Associate - Insurance Litigation (Hybrid/Flexible)

Lead Group; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Part-time options (3 days/week minimum

Career progression mentoring

Job summary

Lead Group is assisting a Canberra-based national law firm in recruiting an experienced Lawyer for a Senior Associate role in Insurance Litigation. The position involves work on complex defendant insurance matters, close collaboration with partners, and opportunities for ownership of matters within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to mentor junior lawyers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation or personal injury.
• Strong litigation, drafting, negotiation and file management skills.
• Confidence managing matters with appropriate autonomy.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and progressing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of defendant insurance litigation matters including public liability, CTP and workers' compensation.
• Develop litigation strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team growth.
• Work with partners and insurance specialists on complex matters.
• Provide high-quality client service and contribute to a strong client portfolio.

Skills

Litigation

Drafting

Negotiation

File management

Autonomy

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Lead Group is assisting a Canberra-based national law firm in recruiting an experienced Lawyer for a Senior Associate role in Insurance Litigation. The position involves work on complex defendant insurance matters, close collaboration with partners, and opportunities for ownership of matters within a supportive team.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years' post-admission experience in insurance litigation, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to mentor junior lawyers.