About the role
We are seeking a Senior Associate to support the continued growth of our Brisbane West personal injuries practice. This role focuses on increasing matter handling capacity, progressing files efficiently, and supporting strong client outcomes across the region. The role is preferably based in Ipswich, with regular travel required to Browns Plains and Toowoomba. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing a substantial and varied personal injuries practice, taking ownership of complex matters to resolution and contributing directly to settlement outcomes and overall team performance.
You will provide technical supervision and guidance to other lawyers, support consistency, quality, and capability across the team while remaining actively engaged in your own file load. You will also contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice through relationship management and business development, including maintaining referral relationships and supporting new client opportunities.
You will bring your experience in
* 10+ years post‐admission experience in personal injuries law, with the ability to independently manage a substantial file load
* Running matters end‐to‐end, including strategy, negotiations and settlement of claims
* Managing competing priorities in a high‐volume practice and progressing files efficiently in line with client and business expectations
* Providing clear, practical legal advice and exercising sound judgment with limited supervision
* Conducting and leading settlement negotiations to achieve timely and commercially sound outcomes
* Drafting complex legal documents and correspondence with precision and efficiency
* Providing technical supervision, guidance and support to other lawyers, maintaining quality and consistency of work across the team
* Working across Workers' Compensation, Public Liability and CTP claims
* Contributing to the growth of the practice through business development and relationship management, including maintaining and building referral networks
* Flexibility to work across multiple office locations, including regular travel to Browns Plains and Toowoomba
Team MB Benefits
* Ongoing coaching and career development opportunities
* 22 weeks parental leave with your superannuation guaranteed and back‐to‐work transition policy
* End‐of‐year leave: 1 day first year, 4 days after 2 years
* Comprehensive mental health framework, including wellbeing leave (up to 4 extra days per year) and a $299 reimbursement
* A hybrid flex working model
* Salary continuance & life insurance
* 17.5% annual leave loading
* Rewards and recognition platform with fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts
... just to name a few. *T's & C's apply
Applications from First Nations People are encouraged.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undergo background checks as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant workplace.
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