Lawyer - General Lines - Institutional Torts

• Excellent mentoring and support
• Challenging and interesting work
• Structured learning and development programs to support your career goals

Full-time opportunity | Mix of private and public sector work | Manage a portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters

About Us

McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionate litigator with 1 – 3 years PAE to join our general insurance team on a full-time basis. As a lawyer specialising in defendant institutional torts claims, you will play a crucial role in providing legal support and representation to our clients.

You will be responsible for managing a variety of cases involving institutional torts allegations, working with defendants and their legal teams to develop effective defence strategies and ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Manage a caseload of defendant institutional torts claims from inception to resolution with adequate supervision.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and prepare various legal documents.
• Analyse complex legal issues, review case material, gather evidence, and assess liability and damages.
• Collaborate with senior lawyers to develop and execute defence strategies.
• Attend negotiations, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Provide ongoing legal advice and guidance to clients throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuring compliance with client service standards.
• Stay up to date of relevant legal developments and changes in legislation pertaining to institutional torts claims.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New South Wales practising certificate.
• Minimum 1 years' post admission experience in general insurance matters.
• Strong knowledge of Australian tort law, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
• Confidence to deal directly with clients.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiple fields.
• High degree of initiative, dedication and organisation ability with a strong client and commercial focus.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.
• A commercial approach and ability to articulate and negotiate effectively; and
• A strong, plain language communication style.

What we offer

In return, we offer the opportunity to grow your career within a talented team, supported by a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture is built on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage and we are committed to providing genuine opportunities for professional development and progression.

How to apply

Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

If you would like further information on the role, please email ••••@mccabes.com.au.

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment experience. If you need any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us at ••••@mccabes.com.au.

Agency submissions

We are not accepting applications submitted by recruitment agencies for this position unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of our human resources team. Candidate profiles or resumes forwarded to principals, hiring managers, or other employees will not constitute an introduction to McCabes for this role or any future roles.