Your New Firm
Our client is a leading independent firm, operating nationally with over 1100 employees. With clients spanning across the public, private and corporate sectors as well international clients. This firm has been recognised as "Law Firm of the Year" in 2023 and is very proud of their warm, progressive and collaborative culture.
Your New Role
Your new role will see you work on high-value property and construction insurance matters, including complex recoveries, first-party insurance disputes, property damage defence claims, and broader general insurance matters.
In addition to running your own files and providing support/mentoring to developing junior lawyers, your key responsibilities include:
- Client engagement and strategic advisory to drive outcomes
- Reviewing documents, preparing evidence, and handling complex litigation
- Drafting and managing court correspondence, witness statements, and expert instructions
- Liaising with counsel, preparing briefs, and attending court
- Providing expert legal advice across a range of high-profile insurance matters
This firm pride themselves on the culture of their organisation - a supportive, collaborative and friendly environment that places a big emphasis of the health and wellbeing of their people. Some of the excellent benefits they offer include:
- Hybrid & flexible working;
- WFH equipment provided + reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment;
- A range of corporate discounts on offer (from gym memberships to retail and supermarkets);
- Flexible leave options including birthday leave and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave; and
- Free breakfast daily and Friday night office drinks + regular social events.
- 5+ Years PAE in general insurance law;
- experience in property/construction recoveries, liability defence acting on behalf of insurers;
- experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings;
- a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law;
- excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- the ability to organise and prioritise effectively; and
- experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers.
To find out more about us, visit www.alexcorreaexecutive.com.au
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Private Practice | In-House | Government | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne
