Solicitor

Meridian Lawyers; Brisbane; Sur place; AUD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts and services through leading

Salary sacrificing options

Personal Enjoyment Day

Additional annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds learning program

Résumé du poste

Meridian Lawyers in Brisbane is seeking a Solicitor to join the Brisbane Recoveries team and handle property and motor vehicle damage recovery matters, along with related insurance disputes. Under supervision of Recoveries Principal Lawyers, you will manage a varied portfolio, gain advocacy and practice management skills, and benefit from mentoring in a collaborative, values-driven culture.

This role suits a motivated lawyer with 1+ year post-admission experience and an interest in insurance

Qualifications

• One year or more of post-admission experience in insurance law or litigation.
• Interest in insurance litigation and recoveries work.
• Understanding of clients' commercial objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clients.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Meticulous with attention to technical detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality legal practice.

Responsabilités

• Manage a portfolio of litigated motor vehicle property damage recovery matters.
• Handle property insurance disputes and commercial recoveries.
• Receive mentoring and work within a collaborative team.
• Develop advocacy and practice management skills.

Connaissances

Insurance litigation

Litigation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent & collaborative work

Description du poste

Meridian Lawyers is a leading national law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. We are known for our specialist expertise, practical approach and commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for our clients.

Our people set us apart. We work as one team and bring excellence, creativity and trust to everything we do. You will receive the support, mentoring and development opportunities you need to build your capability and progress your career.

About the role

Join our high-performing Brisbane Recoveries team as a Solicitor and develop your litigation, advocacy and practice management skills through hands-on responsibility for property and motor vehicle property damage recovery matters. This opportunity would suit a motivated lawyer with approximately one year or more of post-admission experience and an interest in insurance litigation.

Under the supervision and guidance of our Recoveries Principal Lawyers, you will manage a varied portfolio of litigated motor vehicle property damage recovery and settlement matters, property insurance disputes and commercial recoveries. You will receive ongoing mentoring from experienced Senior Lawyers and work within a collegiate, innovative and collaborative team. The role offers valuable opportunities to strengthen your advocacy, strategic advisory and practice management skills.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• One year or more of post-admission experience in insurance law or litigation, preferably including motor vehicle or property damage recoveries
• A genuine interest in insurance litigation and recoveries work
• A sound understanding of relevant legal issues and the commercial objectives of clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and build effective relationships
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple active matters
• A meticulous approach and strong attention to technical detail
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively, supported by initiative, sound judgment and lateral thinking
• A strong work ethic and commitment to learning, development and high-quality legal practice

At Meridian Lawyers, you will join a specialist, values-driven practice with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture. We value contribution and innovation at every level and are committed to supporting our people to perform at their best.

We recognise that our people are central to our success and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Wellbeing initiatives, including regular health and skin checks and flu vaccinations
• Discounts and services through a range of leading retail and service partners
• Salary sacrificing options, including novated leases
• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year
• The option to purchase up to one week of additional annual leave each financial year
• An employee referral program
• Learning and development through our MeridianMinds program