Senior Associate, Insurance Law
Job Summary:
As a senior associate in an insurance law team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse range of insurance matters.
Our long-standing relationships and deep knowledge of the industry have seen us recognised as premier insurance law practice.
About the Role
* Provide advice to insurers on coverage
* Have primary responsibility for day-to-day running of litigation including document management, correspondence with opposing solicitors, and court attendances
* Preparing briefs for and attending hearings with counsel
* Retaining expert witnesses and finalising witness reports as well as interviewing lay witnesses and preparing drafts of lay witness statements
* Corresponding and obtaining instructions from clients, both insured and insurers
* Maintaining client portals
* Dealing with coverage counsel
* Assisting with preparation and presentation of workshops
* Collaborating with senior practitioners and other team members
* Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers
* Supporting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
* Retaining and building business
About You
* Tertiary qualification in law with current practicing certificate for relevant jurisdiction
* 5+ years PAE experience
* Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and passion for influencing and negotiating successful outcomes
* Highly organised, with effective and timely file management and time recording practices
* You have highly developed customer service ethic and proven experience in building and maintaining strong working relationships with your clients, stakeholders, and peers
* A willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills and passion for sharing and upskilling junior lawyers
* We welcome your focus on continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, and solution-oriented approach to your work
Culture
People choose our firm for 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 diverse and inclusive environment with strong focus on wellbeing, leadership, and development.