Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios acrossAU

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks

Job summary

Mills Oakley is seeking a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years’ PQE) to join its Sydney Toxic Torts team. You will support two Partners on matters involving dust diseases litigation for national and international clients.

Salary range is AUD 110,000 to AUD 130,000 (incl. super). The role offers a collaborative, friendly environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision.
• Forensic, factual and liability research, evidentiary and liability analyses, drafting of pleadings 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, multi-party litigation strategy and Court appearances.

Skills

1-3 years PQE

Analytical skills

Drafting

Commercial mindset

Professionalism

Job description

Due to growth of our Sydney Toxic Torts team, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years’ PQE).

Salary range: between $110,000 to $130,000 (incl. super)

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 Sydney Toxic Torts team, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years’ PQE) to support two highly regarded Partners, Con Gotis-Graham and Nicola Murphy. 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
• Forensic, factual and liability research, evidentiary and liability analyses, drafting of pleadings 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, multi-party litigation strategy and Court appearances.

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!