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Kennedys is seeking a highly motivated Associate to join our busy commercial litigation practice based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office.
Working closely with two highly regarded Partners, Raylee Hartwell and Matt Andrews, and a wider team of experienced Lawyers, you will predominantly work on an interesting multi-party Federal Court litigation which has reached the discovery phase.
The focus of this work is in the insurance and trade credit space, involving collaboration with our international offices, particularly London.
This role offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious Associate to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of commercial litigation.
Team Kennedys is a leading global insurance law firm with a presence in Australia since 2006.
Our Australian offices have experienced significant growth over the past year, driven by our talented team and reputation in the global insurance market.
Our insurance group in Australia has extensive experience working with domestic and international insurers and corporates across various lines of work, including professional indemnity, financial institutions, D&O, property and construction, energy, cyber, marine, transport, and commercial litigation/employment.
Clients General insurers and reinsurers Lloyds syndicates/London market insurers Global composites Self-insured PLCs Example Cases The primary focus will be on Supreme Court litigation in the trade credits space, with opportunities to work on other insurance litigation such as: High-value coverage disputes for financial institutions Directors and Officers insurance High-value professional indemnity claims Subrogated recoveries for insurers International arbitrations Commodity claims Who We Are Looking For 2+ years PQE from a reputable commercial litigation team Prior trade credit experience is desirable but not essential; Federal Court litigation experience is advantageous E-litigation or discovery experience is highly regarded Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Methodical and organized approach to file management Ability to manage own time, with excellent organization and attention to detail High professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a genuine desire to grow at Kennedys Please inform us if you require support or adjustments to submit your application.
Note: The experience guideline indicates the typical time expected to reach the requisite experience level.
Applications from candidates with more or less experience are welcome.
Additional Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, Alternative Dispute Resolution #J-18808-Ljbffr