Lawyer / Associate â Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation

Moray & Agnew Lawyers; Newcastle; Hybrid; ZAR 2,310,000 - 3,466,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Newcastle is seeking a motivated lawyer or associate to join their insurance practice focusing on motor accident claims. You will gain valuable experience managing complex personal injury claims while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to develop strong relationships with major insurers. A competitive salary package will be provided, reflecting experience and capabilities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness initiatives

Continuous learning and development programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in personal injury claims either plaintiff or defendant.
• Interest in developing expertise in the motor accident space.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Work on litigated and non-litigated matters involving personal injury claims.
• Build technical skills in complex litigation.
• Develop strong client relationships with major insurers.

Skills

Personal injury claims experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proactive collaborative approach

Ability to manage competing priorities

Job description

About us

Moray & Agnew is one of Australia’s leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We’re proud that our partners and our legal expertise is consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyles Guide.

With over 110 partners our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:

• Insurance including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers’ compensation and compulsory third party.
• Commercial & Workplace spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners corporation and workplace law.
• Government spanning local, state and federal government.

Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes and federal, state and local government.

Nationally over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation coupled with exceptional client service across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.

Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.

We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.

About the role

An exciting career opportunity exists in our Newcastle office for a motivated lawyer or associate to join our leading insurance practice focusing on motor accident (CTP) claims.

This role offers the chance to work on a mix of litigated and non-litigated matters involving complex liability, quantum and medical issues, providing valuable experience in handling large-scale and technical personal injury claims. You’ll work directly with a highly regarded partner within a collegiate, friendly and well-supported team including paralegal and secretarial assistance.

We understand the importance of flexibility; this role is open to full-time or part-time arrangements and we encourage you to discuss how we can make it work for you.

This is a great opportunity to:

• Build technical skills in complex personal injury litigation
• Develop strong client relationships with major insurers and stakeholders
• Be part of a firm that invests in your learning, development and career progression

About you

We are looking for a lawyer with:

• Experience in personal injury claims either plaintiff or defendant (CTP or other personal injury experience is welcome but not essential)
• An interest in developing expertise in the motor accident space and broader insurance litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive collaborative approach to work
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

What matters most is your enthusiasm, willingness to learn and passion for delivering excellent client service.

We offer a competitive salary package reflective of your experience and capabilities, plus the opportunity to join a firm that genuinely supports your professional growth and work-life balance.

Culture & benefits of working with us

We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters, so every day is different. We celebrate diversity, thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
• Health and wellness initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400 leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
• Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
• Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
• Mentoring opportunities and on-the-job learning to support your professional and personal development
• Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
• Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm

How to apply

If this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role please also provide your academic transcript with your application.

We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate please let us know in your application.

We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.

Required Experience & Key Skills

Key Skills

• Foreclosure Paralegal
• Flight Operations
• Computer Data Entry
• Access
• Compensation
• ABAP