Defendant Insurance Senior Associate

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

Contact email: bianca@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: DI221224
Published: about 12 hours ago
This firm boasts a significant number of returning lawyers, meaning those who have left to try something new, explored different firms, and ultimately chosen to return. Here are some reasons why:
  • Attractive compensation packages accompanied by a performance-driven incentive bonus program.
  • A balanced ratio of 3 lawyers to 1 Admin Support fostering an efficient and productive environment allowing you to focus on your legal work whilst having the resources to excel.
  • Highly supportive family values and offers paid parental leave for up to 26 weeks at full pay with super contributions, along with salary continuance insurance, salary packaging, and corporate discounts.
  • A workplace that fosters 'social well-being' through initiatives like flexible dress codes, additional annual leave, an extra day of paid leave for you birthday, Friday night gatherings, and various social events.
  • Prioritising 'health and well-being', the firm has daily breakfast options in their fully functional kitchen and breakout environment, financial support for fitness activities, fresh fruit, flexible public holidays, group fitness, and participation in sporting events.
  • Secondment opportunities is a regular part of career development, allowing your direct interactions with clients.

NATIONAL FIRM
  
Nestled in the CBD's golden triangle in modern resourceful offices, this firm fully embraces the concept of all staff working remotely several days a week as well as providing flexible working days (part-time or full-time); reduced hours; or altered hours (early start/early finish or late start/late finish). This team has a number of working parents, showcasing the firm's commitment to supporting employees with families as the Partners actively promote and endorse a variety of working arrangements, recognising the importance of effectively juggling professional careers around personal commitments.
  
This opportunity secures your role in defendant insurance, enabling collaboration with leading legal professionals in this market segment. Guided by collaborative and consultative values, the firm ensures a vibrant and dynamic environment conducive to career development.
  
DEFENDANT INSURANCE
  
You will work for broad range of clients so each day will be different. Your responsibilities will encompass offering cohesive and legally sound advice across various CTP matters, including intricate multi-vehicle accident claims involving major and catastrophic injuries. Anticipate engaging with intricate liability disputes and fiercely contested damages claims.
  
Working with Lloyd's syndicates, international insurers, major self-insureds, specialist industry insurers local governmental entities, you'll actively engage in direct client communication and strategy development.
  
This role encourages hands-on involvement from day one, including your active participation in client relationships and the delivery of exceptional service. You will thrive in a larger team that values your direct contribution and receive hands-on mentoring from senior lawyers.
  
SENIOR ASSOCIATE 5+ PAE
  
The firm is genuinely open to considering Senior Associates from a multitude of backgrounds, including either Public or General Liability matters; other areas of Insurance such as CTP, Workers Comp or Indemnity; Commercial Litigation lawyers looking to make a career transition to this area of practice; as well as Plaintiff Lawyers looking to make the switch.
  
In essence, regardless of your litigious background, we encourage you to explore this phenomenal opportunity to become a valued staff member of this Employer of Choice - a firm that has received industry accolades over many years for their workplace culture and technical competence.
  
APPLY NOW
  
At Law Staff we offer all Lawyers a lounge room setting for a relaxed confidential discussion over coffee/tea, allowing you to comfortably provide us an understanding of your skills as well as ideals around your next role. We are full in our disclosure and by the end of the meeting you will be provided with a detailed profile on this role and other opportunities for you to research at your leisure. To request a confidential meeting, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively quote Ref: DI221224 and email your Resume to:
  • Bianca Davies - bianca@lawstaff.com.au
If this role is not entirely suitable then we would still enjoy the opportunity of hearing from you. We've got a treasure trove of unadvertised positions across private practice and in-house that might just be your perfect match. Reach out to us today!
  
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.