About this role
- Award winning leading national Insurance Law & Litigation practice
- Working on some of Australia's largest and most complex construction and engineering disputes
- Flexible work arrangements, excellent mentors, and genuine career path progression opportunities
**About the Company**
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and access to global networks. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery.
Our firm's people-first focus supports you to forge a meaningful career, and pursue a specialisation aligned to your skills, capability, and passion.
**About the Group**
Our long-standing relationships and deep knowledge of the insurance industry have seen us recognised as the premier Insurance Law & Litigation practice in Australia. Reporting directly to the Partner the position will see you taking on complex and engaging coverage and defence work.
**About the Role**
Exciting opportunity to work with leading insurers, large engineering consultancies and construction contractors and a wide range of other insureds in the construction, engineering, and property sectors.
**Responsibilities**
- Primary responsibility for the day-to-day conduct of commercial litigation matters under supportive supervision, including drafting correspondence, pleadings, submissions, affidavits and other court documents
- Appearing at settlement conferences, tribunal, and court hearings
- Drafting detailed and comprehensive advice to clients
- Managing and building external client relationships and assisting with business development activities
- Maintaining client portals
- Collaborating with senior practitioners and other team members
- Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers
- Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
**About You**
- You hold a current practicing certificate for Queensland
- You bring 3 plus years PAE solid experience working principally in construction, engineering, and professional indemnity and property insurance
- Whilst not essential, experience acting in subrogated recovery actions is also welcome
- You are self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication, and time management skills
- You can manage competing priorities effectively
- You can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particular the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders
- You pride yourself on being a team player who is professional, client focused and supportive of your colleagues
**Culture**
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership, and development.
**Benefits**
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
- **Hybrid work**:work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team.
- **Additional leave**: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day.
- **Home office allowance**: deck out your home office with a $250 annual office allowance.
- **Tech discounts**: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal.
**How to apply**
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Job details
**Job reference**:
- LR/1859777Q
**Location**:
- Brisbane
**Job type**:
- Full Time
**Job category**:
- Lawyers
**Date posted**:
- 21-May-2025