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 an 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 coverage and defendant professional indemnity and public liability insurance files with reputable clients. In this role, you will receive ongoing mentoring and development from a Senior Principal and a Consultant, as well as support from the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of this role include:
- Managing a diverse range of defendant insurance matters, public liability claims and professional indemnity claims (including some medical negligence).
- 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 2-3 years post-qualification experience, gained predominantly in the area of Insurance Litigation
- Experience in professional indemnity and/or public liability and/ or coverage work.
- 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 Lawyers
We are a full-service firm with 55 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.
How to apply
To apply, submit your application, resume and cover letter explaining what attracted you to the role.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference and police checks. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact our Talent team, recruitment@mcw.com.au.
