Job Title
Defend professionals against claims in various sectors, including construction, financial services, and healthcare.
Job Description:
Our thriving national General Insurance practice has around 180 team members. We advise on and manage litigated claims for major insurers, reinsurers, and corporates. Our primary focus is defending claims against professionals, including those in the construction industry, financial services, and legal sector, as well as defending claims in the health and medical sector (medical malpractice).
You will be responsible for your own files, with appropriate supervision from our supportive partners. Your responsibilities will include client interaction and strategy, working with a team of lawyers, reviewing documents and preparing evidence, drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties, conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements, preparing briefs for counsel, drafting Court documents and attendance at Court, drafting client advices, and drafting letters of instruction to experts.
Requirements:
* A minimum of three years of post-admission experience in general insurance law.
* Experience in professional indemnity / financial lines matters.
* Experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings.
* A team player with a 'can do' attitude and a strong interest in defendant insurance law.
* Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* The ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
Benefits:
* Permanent full-time position.
* Hybrid and flexible working; work-from-home and from modern, open plan offices.
* Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression.
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels.
* Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.
* Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events.
* Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm.
About Us:
We are a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.