Hybrid Associate – Professional Indemnity, Financial Lines, Construction

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About the role

  • Associate handling legal matters in Professional Indemnity and Insurance within a global legal business. Collaborating on complex litigation cases and supporting business development efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day conduct of a range of complex litigated and unlitigated files
  • Day-to-day management of a portfolio of smaller litigated matters
  • Providing coverage and associated advice to insurers (including local and London Underwriters)
  • Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements
  • Assisting with document review and analysis
  • Providing expert legal advice throughout the litigation process
  • Appearing in court and instructing counsel
  • Communicating with external stakeholders such as other parties, Insured clients, counsel, and experts
  • Assisting with business development opportunities
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends
  • Following all the Firm’s policies and procedures
  • Ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times

Requirements

  • Admission to practice law in Australia
  • Minimum of 2 years Post-Qualification Experience
  • Experience in insurance litigation is highly regarded, but not essential
  • Experience in general litigation is required
  • High level of competency with iManage (or similar document management system) and time recording software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
  • Willingness to adopt and utilise AI and new technologies
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills
  • High level of professionalism and ethical standards
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

  • Volunteer days off
  • Birthday leave

Job title

Associate – Professional Indemnity, Financial Lines, Construction

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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