Job description
Charterhouse Legal is currently working with a law firm in Melbourne in the recruitment of a commercial litigation (insurance) lawyer.- Highly competitive salary
- Career progression, steady in-court opportunity, extra leave incentives and more
- Existing, steady in-take of billable hour opportunities
About the Role
- Full time, permanent
- Flexible 2025 start date (January/February)
- Be responsible for fulfilling on the firms steady intake of insurance law (motor vehicle work)
- Admitted in Queensland or another state in Australia
- Experienced in insurance law is preferred
- Court experience
- The ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders
- Drafting and settling claims
- Ability to appear and advocate for clients at settlement conferences
- Provide advice on prospects of success with matters
- Ability to work closely with a corporate client
- Be able to work with high volume of magistrates ct claims
- Be able to brief counsel and lead matters to trial
- Make application for summary judgment and opposing of same
- Sound understanding and use of the UCPR
Our client values its people. Committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment and developing their staff, the firm will help you build your career and gain valuable experience. The value excellence, respect and integrity.
Benefits
- Career excellence and continues improvement through classroom sessions, hands on training and mentoring
- Employer of Choice - appreciation, reward and recognition, career growth, culture and balance
- Social - the firm has a number of social functions held each year
- Work life balance - respect for family and home life.
- Loyalty leave - additional leave days to enhance your work-life balance
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Bonus - earn up to 10% of your annual income in bonus
- CBD office
- Flexible working arrangements like compressed hours, flexible rostering and a WFH allowance of 1 or 2 days per week.
- $250 dollars per annum to spend on wellness activities
- Discounts on gift cards, bills, phone plans, home internet
- Complimentary conveyancing
- Quoting job reference number 120961, email your CV to tyson.wood@charterhouse.com.au
- Alternatively, telephone 0478778499 for a confidential chat