About Us
Gilchrist Connell is a dynamic and forward‐thinking insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
At Gilchrist Connell, we believe that access to exceptional work and a fulfilling personal life go hand in hand. For the sixth consecutive year, we've been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer 5‐Star Employer of Choice, and we are proud to be certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work. We are a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and in 2025 we were recognised in the Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers.
Are you looking to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment? We champion transparency, flexible working practices, and top‐tier employee support programmes. Your professional growth is nurtured, and your personal well‐being is a priority.
Description
We are looking for a 5+ years PAE Senior Associate to support the work of our Melbourne team. In this role, you'll be exposed to a variety of high‐quality litigation in areas of public liability and sensitive claims.
Skills and Experiences
* Around 5+ years post‐admission.
* Experience in insurance law, including interest in public liability (personal injury) and/or sensitive claims (institutional abuse).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills adaptable to the audience.
* Self‐motivated and able to work at pace.
* Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously.
* Practical and client‐focused problem solving.
* Previous exposure to business development with a natural ability to cultivate quality relationships with industry leading clients.
* A team player who can collaborate on work and coach, mentor and develop junior staff.
What do we offer you?
* A culture built by real people committed to each other and our clients' success.
* Access to an experienced team of lawyers at different levels who are dedicated to helping you learn and grow.
* Flexibility to manage your time and enjoy your personal life.
* Responsibility for and meaning in your work.
* A truly diverse and inclusive workplace where all people can flourish.
* A community mindset with a standalone pro‐bono practice and community response.
* Access to professional development opportunities with leading external providers.
* A competitive salary with discretionary incentives linked to firm performance.
* Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm's cost.
* Market leading family‐friendly policy entitlements over and above government entitlements.
* Comprehensive wellbeing support services through our EAP Provider and Osara Health.
* Access to corporate discounts for over 400 retailers.
Candidates can request reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process. If you need any specific adjustment, please contact our People team so we can support you.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, and individuals of all ages and cultures. We celebrate the diversity of our people in a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a firm that values high performance, innovation, growth, and fun, we would love to hear from you. Please talk to Talent Acquisition Partner, Rachel Gerreyn on 0467 486 867 about joining us or apply directly via the button.
A quick note to agencies – we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.
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