NEW Defendant Insurance Roles

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 100000 to 250000
Contact name: Bianca Davies

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: DI160524
Published: 2 months ago
  •  4 of the Best Roles Available 
  • PIPA, Health Law and Workers Compensation - you choose!
  • Positions ranging from 3+ years PAE to Senior Associate level
  • Real Work-life Balance | Career progression available
  • Clear Path for Career Advancement Renowned Mid-Tier Firms
1 - PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY SENIOR ASSOCIATE
  • FIRM: This firm is recognised by its peers for its technical expertise as a specialist insurance practice, and this impressive practice acts for prominent insurance houses, underwriters, and institutional self-insureds. 
  • WORK:   Broad mix of professional indemnity including acting for Directors & Officers, Engineers, Medical practitioners, Architects,  Accountants, Lawyers,  Stockbrokers, Allied health, Fund Managers,  Construction and Project Managers.
  • CANDIDATE:  To be successful you will need at least 7 years PAE. You may be an Senior Associate or SC. You will come from a specialist, mid or top-tier firm and will have experience in quality commercial litigation and dispute resolution. 
  • BENEFITS: This firm has been quite progressive in terms of their workplace flexibility and are only requiring staff to be in the office when they need. Most staff aim to be in the office 2 days a week but this also includes flexible hours i.e you could start at 7.30am and finish at 4:00pm and the idea is everyone takes accountability for their day. The firm  also embraces “dress for your day” where you can wear casual clothes unless you have a client meeting. 
2 -  MEDICAL INDEMNITY ASSOCIATE | 3 + PAE
  • FIRM: Joining a workplace with minimal turnover, you'll have the opportunity to engage in an environment guided by core values, cultivating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere for advancing your career.
  • WORK:Representing large health organisations, medical practitioners, and allied health professionals, you'll gain exposure to diverse and challenging matters. Benefit from mentorship provided by one of Queensland's foremost specialists in medical and health law.
  • CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PAE in an Insurance team, preferably with a mid-tier national or specialist insurance firm. Whether you are currently a Lawyer or Associate, we encourage applications from those with medical indemnity experience. 
  • BENEFITS:   Embrace your unique work style – whether it's part-time arrangements, adjusted hours, or flexible schedules (early risers and night owls covered), this firm encourages you to operate in a way that maximises your productivity! Plus enjoy a ratio of 3 lawyers to 1 Admin Support, cultivating an efficient and productive environment.  
3 – WORKCOVER SENIOR ASSOCIATE | 5-10 Years PAE
  • FIRM: Our client is a leading and progressive firm with an industry reputation that is second-to-none. They are highly regarded by their peers and their clients, the latter of which is resulting in an ever-increasing flow of work. 
  • WORK: Due to its growth and increased work load, this firm has a new role available. Predominately Defendant Insurance in Workers Compensation for WorkCover itself as well as for leading Self-Insureds. 
  • CANDIDATE: You will have a minimum of 5 Years post-admission experience and be ready to step into a Senior Associate role or you will already be an experienced SA. An interest in workers compensation is a must, together with sound drafting skills for client advices, however this dynamic employer will also consider people coming from a PIPA background. Additionally, you will possess commercial acumen, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. While not essential, experience in mentoring junior staff will be highly regarded.
  • BENEFITS: Our client is offering an ABOVE MARKET salary, PLUS considerable bonuses on your personal billings, PLUS bonuses based on the performance of your team, PLUS bonuses on the profitability of the firm. If you would like to be paid for what you are worth, then this is the role for you.
4 -  PUBLIC LIABILITY ASSOCIATE  | 3+ Years PAE
  • FIRM: National Australian firm with a great reputation for specialising in Defendant insurance has a new position in their Public and Product Liability team.
  • WORK:  A wide range of public and product liability work with a mix of files. Your matters will include high value matters in the District, Supreme and High Courts throughout Queensland and other States and Territories.
  • CANDIDATE: To be considered for this position you must have 3 years post admission experience in insurance litigation. You will also need strong technical abilities as well as a proven ability to mentor and manage junior lawyers.
  • BENEFITS: 26 weeks of parental leave + a bunch of other perks. If progression is what you’re looking for then feel reassured that promotion at this firm is based on merit and not length of service. This firm has a great culture which is diverse, collegiate, innovative and open within their team. They also give back to the community and will offer a competitive remuneration package
Join any one of these busy and expanding CBD firms in their first-class insurance teams and leverage off their success and depth of panel work.
 
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and click "Apply" NOW or send your details in confidence to Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au with Ref: DI160524 for a private discussion.
  
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Not what you are looking for? 
Even if this role doesn't perfectly align with your requirements, we still welcome the chance to hear from you. We frequently handle unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house, offering a range of opportunities.

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