Your New Firm
Our client is a leading independent firm, operating nationally with over 1100 employees. With clients spanning across the public, private and corporate sectors as well international clients. This firm has been recognised as "Law Firm of the Year" in 2023 and is very proud of their warm, progressive and collaborative culture.

Your New Role
Joining the dynamic General Insurance practice, you will work alongside industry-leading partners and a highly regarded team in a thriving practice. You will take ownership off your own matters, defending claims against professionals in the construction, financial services, legal, health, and medical sectors (including medical malpractice).

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Engaging directly with clients to develop and implement strategic approaches
• Collaborating within a close-knit legal team (Senior Associates will also provide leadership and mentorship to junior lawyers)
• Analysing case materials and preparing evidence
• Drafting legal correspondence for courts and external parties
• Conducting witness conferences and preparing statements
• Compiling briefs for counsel
• Drafting court documents and attending hearings
• Providing strategic legal advice to clients
• Preparing instructions for expert witnesses

Culture & Benefits
This firm pride themselves on the culture of their organisation - a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment that places a big emphasis of the health and wellbeing of their people. Some of the excellent benefits they offer include:

• Hybrid & flexible working;
• WFH equipment provided + reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment;
• A range of corporate discounts on offer (from gym memberships to retail and supermarkets);
• Flexible leave options including birthday leave and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave; and
• Free breakfast daily and Friday night office drinks + regular social events.

Your Skills Profile

• 3+ Years PAE in general insurance law;
• experience in professional indemnity/financial lines matters;
• experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings;
• a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law;
• excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• the ability to organise and prioritise effectively; and
• experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers (for more senior candidates).

To be considered for this position click “Apply” to submit your details or call Alex or Sophie on 07 3210 0992 for a strictly confidential discussion quoting reference number 1315200.

To find out more about us, visit www.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au

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