Senior Insurance Counsel — Flexible Hours & Mentoring

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal People is seeking an experienced Insurance Lawyer for a Senior Associate/Special Counsel role in Melbourne. You will advise insurer clients on a broad range of insurance matters, with a focus on property damage, strata insurance and personal injury claims, working closely with a Partner.

The role includes drafting pleadings, appearing in County/Supreme/Federal Courts, and mentoring junior lawyers within a collaborative, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 8 years' PAE in defendant insurance practice (in-house experience also considered).
• Strong technical expertise in insurance litigation with drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise insurer clients on coverage, liability, quantum and litigation strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, evidence, legal advice and settlement proposals.
• Conduct and appear in interlocutory hearings, mediations and settlement conferences in the County, Supreme and Federal Courts.
• Build strong relationships with insurer clients, brokers and claims managers.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the continued success of the team.

Skills

Insurance litigation

Drafting

Advocacy

Negotiation

Job description

Legal People is seeking an experienced Insurance Lawyer for a Senior Associate/Special Counsel role in Melbourne. You will advise insurer clients on a broad range of insurance matters, with a focus on property damage, strata insurance and personal injury claims, working closely with a Partner.

The role includes drafting pleadings, appearing in County/Supreme/Federal Courts, and mentoring junior lawyers within a collaborative, inclusive culture.