NewListed 2 days ago
Associate / Senior Associate, Insurance (Casualty)
Claims
- Location
- Melbourne, VIC
- Type
- Full-time
About the role
The firm
A well-regarded national law firm with a strong insurance practice is looking to add an experienced lawyer to its Melbourne team. The firm acts for leading insurers and is known for pairing sharp commercial advice with a supportive, people-first workplace.
The opportunity
In this full-time role, you’ll handle a varied caseload of general insurance claims, giving both coverage advice and running defence work. Your matters will span:
- Public and products liability
- Property damage
- Professional indemnity
- Directors’ & officers’ and broader management liability
You’ll run your own files from start to finish and deal directly with insurer clients. You’ll also help develop junior lawyers, graduates and paralegals. The team works closely together and supports the people in it, so there’s a clear path to progress for someone ready to step up.
What you’ll bring
- LLB (or equivalent) and an unrestricted Victorian practising certificate
- 5+ years’ PAE in general insurance, ideally across casualty, liability and/or financial lines
- Solid industry knowledge and the confidence to be a client’s main point of contact
- Ability to work well with expert witnesses from a range of fields
- A commercial approach, with strong negotiation and advocacy skills
- Clear, plain-English drafting and communication
- Excellent organisation, and the ability to juggle a demanding workload and tight deadlines
What’s on offer
- High-quality work for a premium insurer client base
- Hands-on mentoring from senior practitioners
- Flexible working within an inclusive, forward-thinking culture
- Competitive salary aligned to experience
- Wellbeing programs and ongoing professional development
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Nick Saint-Cousins via nick.saint-cousins@jlegal.com.au or hit apply!
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