An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our leading Life Insurance practice. The team act for most Australian life insurers in every Australian state and territory, so there is flexibility for this role to be based anywhere in Australia. Led by two highly regarded Partners, the team act in disputes involving the full spectrum of life products including income protection, TPD and critical illness. This position will see you taking instructions and providing initial advices, drafting pleadings, liaising with clients, insurers and other lawyers, negotiating outcomes, reviewing and advising on policy and attending to all stages of the litigation process.
About you
To be successful in this position, you will have a minimum of 5 years' PAE and prior experience working in a defendant life insurance litigation practice.
If you are someone who enjoys a degree of autonomy whilst having the guidance of supportive Partners, this could be the ideal role for you. We value your commitment to providing exceptional customer service to our clients, enthusiasm and passion for the law, and a growth mindset. We are also looking for:
* Exceptional organisational skills;
* A mature and professional approach;
* The ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines; and
* Self-confidence and initiative.
Culture & benefits of working with us
We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:
* Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
* Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
* Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
* Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
* Mentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal development
* Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
* Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.
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