Solicitor - Associate | Insurance Litigation (Sydney) At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive.
As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity We have an exceptional opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will be part of a great team and will be responsible for overseeing a range of interesting defendant insurance files with reputable clients.
In this role, you will receive ongoing mentoring and development from a Principal, as well as support from the wider team.
Key Responsibilities Managing a diverse range of defendant insurance matters, with an emphasis on historical abuse claims.
Conducting research and drafting pleadings, submissions, motions and briefs.
Negotiating settlements, attending conferences, mediations, court and managing court processes.
Advising and communicating directly with clients.
Providing guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers and support staff.
Requirements Experience in historical abuse cases preferred, although not essential.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with clients and other practitioners.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Your new team Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.
About McInnes Wilson We are a full-service firm with 53 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia.
We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards.
We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously.
Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
If you are a highly motivated lawyer with experience in sensitive claims and are keen to work in an energetic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
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