Senior Insurance Lawyer — Defendant Workers Comp, Flexible

Jackson McDonald; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and career development

Flexible working arrangements

Birthday leave

CPD seminars and e-Learning

Free onsite gym

Weekly firm breakfasts

Job summary

Jackson McDonald is seeking a Senior Insurance Lawyer with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience in defendant workers compensation and public liability, to work alongside partners on quality matters. You will autonomously manage files, lead junior lawyers and build strong client relationships in a dynamic WA team.

You’ll enjoy direct access to partners, a collaborative culture and opportunities to grow your insurance practice while delivering responsive client service and sound legal

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience.
• Experience managing defendant workers compensation and public liability matters.
• Strong knowledge of the statutory workers compensation system and related principles.
• Ability to deliver responsive, client-focused service with sound judgment.
• Willingness to coach and supervise junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters with independence and lead files.
• Serve as trusted client contact and build relationships.
• Coach, mentor and supervise junior lawyers.
• Collaborate with partners on quality matters and strategy.

Skills

Defendant insurance

Public liability

Client facing

Leadership

Attention to detail

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Jackson McDonald is seeking a Senior Insurance Lawyer with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience in defendant workers compensation and public liability, to work alongside partners on quality matters. You will autonomously manage files, lead junior lawyers and build strong client relationships in a dynamic WA team.

You’ll enjoy direct access to partners, a collaborative culture and opportunities to grow your insurance practice while delivering responsive client service and sound legal