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Government Lawyer Insurance & Risk

FrancisJames Executive Recruitment
Brisbane, QLD
A$115,000-$170,000 p/a
Legal → Personal Injury Law
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 3 days ago


The Organisation

This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded Government department. This is a sizeable unit divided into teams by specialist area. They boast a large team of experienced lawyers that represent Queensland Government across a broad range of matters.

Sitting in the Insurance and Risk team, you will be part of a substantial practice, supporting senior Practitioners where required. This department is relied upon by the State of Queensland to defend claims at trial before the Supreme and District Court before the Court of Appeal and High Court.

About You

You will have demonstrable Personal Injury experience on either the plaintiff or defendant side and an interest in working on sensitive insurance matters.

This role will focus on personal injury including institutional abuse claims. You will be confident in representing the State before the Courts, defending many public liability and personal injury claims at trial before the Supreme and District Courts and also on appeal before the Court of Appeal and High Court.

You’ll manage a litigation caseload and contribute to matters of public interest involving:

Historic institutional abuse proceedings

Risk and insurance-related litigation involving government departments

Matters involving sensitive or protected information

You will have a minimum of 2 years post admission and up to 10 years PQE.

Available Levels

There are multiple roles on offer:

Lawyer (PO3 / PO4) – from 2 years PAE

Senior Lawyer (PO5) – from 5–6 years PAE

Principal Lawyer (PO6) – from 8+ years PAE

Culture and Benefits

You will enjoy a great work/life balance and other government benefits including 12.75 % superannuation, leave loading and days in lieu. There is a clear and defined career path in which you will be encouraged to develop within the organisation.

This is a 12 month contract with high likelihood of extension.

The team is collegiate, friendly and professional and you will work with lawyers at various levels in order to achieve the best outcome for Queensland Government.

For further information on this role or a confidential discussion about your next career move, please call Katie Francis on (07) 3041 4029 or email to [email protected]

FrancisJames Executive Recruitment is the legal recruitment specialist - we recruit lawyers across all levels from junior lawyer up to Partner level and General Counsel in Brisbane, interstate and internationally.

At FrancisJames Executive Recruitment our purpose is to truly partner with you to achieve the right long-term fit. You can rely on us to provide a confidential, specialised and personable service.


About FrancisJames Executive Recruitment

Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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