AddressYour new company
A private practice firm specialising in insurance law and providing high quality advice on general and discreet insurance issues to a wide variety of insurance clients. Experts in assisting with policy drafting and advising on policy interpretation. They also provide specialised advice and assistance in a broad range of commercial law and property matters.
Your new role
Due to the growth of the team, they are seeking an associate to work between the senior associates and lawyers. The successful candidate will take carriage of their matters and will have the ability to pick up a litigation file and understand the next steps to be actioned in order to keep the matter moving, using well-honed skills and initiative in terms of strategy and approach. The role includes advising insurers on indemnity, reading insurance policies and providing indemnity advice in the area of public liability, such as personal injury and property damage.
What you'll need to succeed
- Admitted to practice as a Lawyer in NSW
- Current NSW practising certificate
- Minimum 4+ years PAE in litigation, predominantly in insurance law
- Background in defendant litigation insurance work
- Experienced in court attendances and drafting court orders
- Ability to read insurance policies and give indemnity advice under an insurance policy, including drafting advices.
- Capability of stepping up to senior associate level to cover a practice during extended leave
What you'll get in return
You will be joining a law firm with a specialist insurance practice firm and working under two partners with extensive background in this space. You will be running your own matters with supervision, supported by junior lawyers and experienced paralegals. They have recently moved into modern new premises with individual offices, stand-up desks, and new IT equipment. They are also implementing a whole new document management system. They offer hybrid working, a good work-life balance, and growth opportunities.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively you can email your CV to Tina Kokkalis at tina.kokkalis@hays.com.au or call her on (02) 8226 9664 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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