Kennedys is looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing liability & casualty team in Melbourne, working closely with specialist Partner, Michael Kavanagh. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of casualty, product & public liability matters, property damage, and Victorian Workcover recovery claims. The majority of cases will be litigated, with occasional early pre-litigation advice required.
This is an opportunity for an experienced lawyer to develop their career at a reputable global law firm. We seek a candidate who is a team player, can develop and maintain excellent client relationships, and is interested in marketing, business development, and client training activities.
Types of Matters:
Working for London syndicates and domestic and international insurers, the successful candidate will handle a variety of claims including but not limited to:
* Casualty work
* Worker claims and Victorian WorkCover Authority recovery claims
* Product & public liability
* Property damage claims
* Policy response advice
Who We Are Looking For:
* 5+ years defendant litigation experience focusing on liability and casualty claims
* Experience in property damage & Victorian Workcover preferred but not essential
* Ability to manage own caseload
* Excellent knowledge of Australian personal injury law
* Strong academic record
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