Associate - Insurance

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate to join the Insurance Litigation team of a leading national law firm in Perth.

About the role

The role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of defendant insurance matters, including professional indemnity, public liability and complex insurance disputes. You will work closely with experienced senior lawyers and partners, gaining exposure to high-quality matters and a strong client base of insurers and corporate organisations.

The firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment, with excellent mentorship, flexible working arrangements and genuine opportunities for career progression.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a range of defendant insurance litigation matters, including professional indemnity and public liability claims
• Drafting legal advice, pleadings, affidavits, correspondence and other court documents
• Advising insurer and corporate clients on liability, quantum, coverage and risk
• Reviewing and analysing evidence, expert reports and relevant legislation
• Conducting legal research and developing strategies for dispute resolution
• Liaising with clients, counsel, experts and other relevant stakeholders
• Attending mediations, settlement conferences and court proceedings
• Managing files, meeting deadlines and progressing matters efficiently
• Working closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex litigation matters

About you

• Experience in insurance litigation, ideally within a defendant insurance practice
• Experience in professional indemnity, public liability or general insurance disputes
• Strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills
• Ability to manage files independently and meet competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and sound commercial judgement
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment
• An interest in developing your career within insurance litigation

Benefits

• Join a highly regarded national law firm with an established insurance practice
• Work alongside experienced partners and senior lawyers on high-quality matters
• Excellent mentorship, training and ongoing professional development
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
• Exposure to a diverse client base and complex insurance litigation
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive team culture

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