Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer

Nulsen Disability Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 in Adelaide is seeking a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years' PQE) to join the Adelaide Toxic Torts team, working alongside a respected Partner on dust diseases litigation for national and international clients. Your responsibilities include managing a varied caseload, drafting defences and statements of claim, and assisting with mediations and multi-party litigation strategy.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analysis, precise drafting, and a commercial mindset; Mills Oakley

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence.
• Excellent drafting and attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision.
• Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice.
• Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence.
• Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts.
• Assist with mediations, contribution negotiations and multi-party litigation strategy.
• Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, we're seeking a Lawyer with between 1-3 years' PQE to work alongside Caroline Knight.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years' PQE) to support a highly regarded Partner, Caroline Knight. In this role you will be working on a range matters involving dust diseases litigation for a number of our national and international clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision
  
• Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice
  
• Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence
  
• Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts
  
• Assist with mediations, contribution negotiations and multi-party litigation strategy
  
• Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Between 1-3 years' PQE in insurance litigation, personal injury defence or commercial disputes
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence
• Excellent drafting and attention to detail
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives
• Professionalism and maturity when dealing with sensitive claimant circumstances

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!