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Form of workMason Black + Mendelsons Lawyers is a medium sized, well-established law firm with offices located in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. We provide specialist legal services in Commercial & Insurance Litigation and Insolvency. The firm's strong culture and values are integral to its interactions with clients, employees and other stakeholders.
The Role
We now have an opportunity for a highly organised and dedicated Associate/Senior Associate to join our Insurance team in Sydney. You will have conduct of a portfolio of Insurance litigation files, acting for both the plaintiff and defendant in defended and undefended proceedings. You will also manage Paralegals and assist the senior leadership team with other matters as required.
This will include but will not be limited to:
- Liaising with clients, debtors, third parties, all courts, sheriffs, barristers and witnesses
- Bring and defend legal proceedings and run matters to arbitration / hearing
- Negotiate with other party solicitors, insurers and representatives;
- Assisting with management of Paralegals and Law Clerks
- Provide general assistance as instructed
What you’ll bring;
To be successful in this role you will have Insurance Litigation experience in the following areas;
- Public Liability
- Property damage
- Motor Vehicle damage
And will also have;
- A current practicing certificate
- 2 to 4+ years post-admission experience
- Experience working with a practice management software system such as Lexis Nexis - Affinity will be advantageous.
What’s in it for you;
Working at Mason Black + Mendelsons Lawyers, you will have access to a hybrid work environment, allowance to update your home office and a half-day on the last Friday of every month.
You will also have access to other benefits that include employee discounts, income protection insurance, 24/7 EAP support, discounted health insurance + health and wellness initiatives, an annual unplugged day to support your wellbeing and cultural holiday swaps to celebrate the days that mean the most to you!
To ensure your continued development you will have a performance development plan and access to learning & development programs.
Apply today or reach out to Ben 0428 385 *** for a confidential discussion.
At recoveriescorp we actively celebrate diversity across our workforce and we are committed to providing inclusive and equal employment opportunities to all candidates. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; people from culturally diverse backgrounds; people with disabilities and all members of the LGBTQI+ community.
