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 Lawyer or Associate to join our Sydney team on a permanent, full-time basis. You will be part of an industry leading team and responsible for overseeing a range of interesting and complex 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
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Managing a range of defendant insurance, institutional risk, and sensitive 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
- Minimum 1-2 years post-qualification experience, gained predominantly in the area of Insurance Litigation.
- 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.
- A keen eye for detail and excellent time-management skills.
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.
Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
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.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
- Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.
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.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Recruitment team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.
