Charterhouse Legal is currently working with a law firm in Melbourne in the recruitment of a commercial litigation (insurance) lawyer.

• Highly competitive salary
• Career progression, steady in-court opportunity, extra leave incentives and more
• Existing, steady in-take of billable hour opportunities

Our client one of Australia's fastest growing firms with over 10 years of legal service across a range of disciplines firm with offices throughout Australia. Originating in Queensland, they have offices throughout Australia. Placing a high value on its people, this firm gives experienced or junior solicitors the chance to build their careers and legal reputation in a highly supportive environment.

About the Role

• Full time, permanent
• Flexible 2025 start date (January/February)
• Be responsible for fulfilling on the firms steady intake of insurance law (motor vehicle work)

Skills & Experience

• Admitted in Queensland or another state in Australia
• Experienced in insurance law is preferred
• Court experience
• The ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders
• Drafting and settling claims
• Ability to appear and advocate for clients at settlement conferences
• Provide advice on prospects of success with matters
• Ability to work closely with a corporate client
• Be able to work with high volume of magistrates ct claims
• Be able to brief counsel and lead matters to trial
• Make application for summary judgment and opposing of same
• Sound understanding and use of the UCPR

Culture

Our client values its people. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment and developing their staff, the firm will help you build your career and gain valuable experience. The value excellence, respect and integrity.

Benefits

• Career excellence and continues improvement through classroom sessions, hands on training and mentoring
• Employer of Choice - appreciation, reward and recognition, career growth, culture and balance
• Social - the firm has a number of social functions held each year
• Work life balance - respect for family and home life.
• Loyalty leave - additional leave days to enhance your work-life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Bonus - earn up to 10% of your annual income in bonus
• CBD office
• Flexible working arrangements like compressed hours, flexible rostering and a WFH allowance of 1 or 2 days per week.
• $250 dollars per annum to spend on wellness activities
• Discounts on gift cards, bills, phone plans, home internet
• Complimentary conveyancing

How to Apply

• Quoting job reference number 120961, email your CV to [email protected]
• Alternatively, telephone 0478778499 for a confidential chat