Our client is an award winning leading national Insurance Law & Litigation practice with excellent mentors and genuine career path progression opportunities. With offices across the eastern seaboard. They have robust knowledge of the market with access to global networks. They offer a range of benefits from flexible working arrangements, study support and community impact opportunities. You would be joining their team of over 650 employees, they promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
About the role:
This particular practice group are after a lawyer who has experience across insurance, representing the defendant. You will be reporting to and working closely with a highly regarded Partner, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your experience and grow your career.
Some of your responsibilities are to:
- Draft letting of demand, court documents and settlement deeds
- Liaise with witnesses and preparing statements
- Research and providing legal analysis
- Prepare and reviewing discovered documents and evidence
- Engage and liaising with independent experts, counsel, opposing lawyers and mediators
- Prepare advices including on liability, prospects, quantum, costs and strategy
- Prepare advice on indemnity, liability, reserves and strategy (optional for commercial property matters - subject to PAE)
- Appear at court, conferences and mediations and negotiating settlements
- Prepare briefs and instructing counsel during court hearings, mediations and conferences
- Collaborate with senior practitioners and other team members
About you:
You are interested in being a part of a national team, wanting to continue to develop your insurance experience.
Some of the skills and experience you need to help you succeed in this role are:
- You hold a current practicing certificate for New South Wales
- You bring 1-5 years PAE working principally in insurance and litigation
- Experience and exposure to recovery claims is highly desirable
- Exposure to commercial property matters is desired but not essential
- You are self-driven, have excellent verbal and written communication, and time management skills
- You can manage competing priorities effectively
- You can demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, particular the ability to earn the confidence and trust of key stakeholders
- You pride yourself on being a team player who is professional, client focused and supportive of your colleagues
For a confidential discussion please contact Penelope on 0478155131 or pgerrard@sharpandcarter.com.au.
