Senior Associate, Motor Vehicle Insurance Litigator

Mills Oakley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across”

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking an Associate to join our Insurance team in Melbourne, focusing on motor vehicle related litigation. You will represent some of Australia’s largest insurers in bringing and defending claims for property damage.

The role involves defending and pursuing motor vehicle property damage claims, handling liability disputes arising from motor vehicle accidents, and conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences. A high file load and deadlines are part of daily life.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in motor vehicle insurance litigation.
• Experience appearing before the Magistrates’ Court.
• Credit-hire, repair and liability disputes experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defending and pursuing motor vehicle property damage claims.
• Carrying out recovery actions on behalf of insurers.
• Handling liability disputes arising from motor vehicle accidents.
• Investigating liability, quantum and indemnity issues.
• Conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences.
• Appearing before the Magistrates’ Court.
• Preparing pleadings, evidence and advocacy materials.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Dispute resolution

Job description

Mills Oakley is seeking an Associate to join our Insurance team in Melbourne, focusing on motor vehicle related litigation. You will represent some of Australia’s largest insurers in bringing and defending claims for property damage.

The role involves defending and pursuing motor vehicle property damage claims, handling liability disputes arising from motor vehicle accidents, and conducting negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences. A high file load and deadlines are part of daily life.