Solicitor | Insurance Litigation | Canberra

McInnes Wilson Lawyers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Flexible working

Study assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

McInnes Wilson Lawyers in Canberra is seeking a Solicitor to join our Insurance Litigation team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will work on defendant insurance matters for insurers and government clients, with mentoring from a Principal and strong team support.

This role suits a newly admitted solicitor or someone in their first year, ready to develop across public liability, CTP, workers' compensation, and broader insurance litigation, progressing cases from inception to resolution with

Qualifications

• Newly admitted solicitor or within first year of practice.
• Interest in defendant insurance litigation across public liability, CTP and workers' compensation.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail.
• Excellent research, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage defendant insurance litigation matters under supervision.
• Take carriage of smaller claims with appropriate supervision.
• Draft advices, pleadings, submissions, briefs and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and analyse claim materials.
• Liaise directly with clients, insurers, barristers and experts.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution.
• Progress files from inception through to resolution and meet deadlines.

Job description

Solicitor | Insurance Litigation | Canberra

We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Canberra team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be part of a great team and will be responsible for overseeing a range of interesting defendant files on behalf of insurers and government clients. In this mixed practice role, you will receive ongoing mentoring and development from a Principal, as well as support from the wider team.

The Role

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our Insurance Litigation team. This role is ideal for a newly admitted solicitor or someone in their first year of practice looking to develop their career across public liability, CTP, workers' compensation, and insurance litigation matters. You will work closely with senior lawyers while progressively taking carriage of smaller claims and managing matters from inception through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and assist with defendant insurance litigation matters.
• Take carriage of smaller claims with appropriate supervision.
• Draft advices, pleadings, submissions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and analyse claim materials.
• Liaise directly with clients, insurers, barristers, and experts.
• Attend mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Negotiate settlements and assist with dispute resolution.
• Manage court processes, deadlines, and file progression.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Support senior lawyers across a diverse insurance litigation practice.

About You

• Newly admitted or within your first year of practice, with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in defendant insurance litigation.
• Strong interest in defendant insurance litigation, including workers' compensation, CTP, and public liability matters.
• Exposure to ACT workers' compensation matters will be highly regarded.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Well-organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Eager to learn, take ownership of matters, and develop your legal career.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• We are open to candidates at the beginning of their legal career.

Your New Team

Our team is made up of experienced and collaborative legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. We foster a supportive and inclusive culture where team members are encouraged to develop their skills, share knowledge, and contribute to the team's success. With a strong focus on professional growth and teamwork, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners while building your own career.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.