About the role
An exciting opportunity has come up for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our specialist Compulsory Third Party (CTP) team in Perth on a permanent full time basis.
We're growing and we're looking for someone to grow with us. Our CTP practice has been steadily building momentum and there's plenty of interesting work on the horizon.
Working closely with the CTP Partner, you'll play a key role in a close knit, high performing team acting for major insurers on the defence of motor vehicle injury. Think of this as a genuine right hand role, someone who can step up, lead and help shape where the team goes next.
We do things a little differently here. Rather than running files end to end on your own, you'll have great support around you, so you can spend more time on the interesting, higher value work and less on the day to day admin. Supported by our senior and junior paralegals, you'll focus on the technical side, drafting considered advices on liability and quantum, proactive claims strategy, analysis of medical and expert evidence and driving files forward with commercial and strategic focus.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing strategic, commercially focused advice to major insurer clients on complex CTP matters
- Drafting high quality written advices on liability, causation, quantum and settlement strategy
- Proactive management of a portfolio of high-value and technically complex files
- Attending pre-trial conferences, interlocutory hearings and appearances in the District and Supreme Courts of Western Australia
- Supervising, mentoring and developing associates and paralegals within the CTP team
Contributing to the strategic direction, client relationships, and business development of the practice
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About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A minimum of 5 years' post admission experience, gained within a reputable defendant insurance or personal injury practice. A background in CTP is preferred, however candidates with strong experience in workers' compensation, general liability, or transferable plaintiff side experience will also be considered
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a portfolio of complex, high value files, exercising sound judgement and knowing when to escalate matters appropriately
- Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills, with a proven ability to produce clear, concise and commercially considered written advices
- A sound working knowledge of civil practice and procedure, particularly within the District and Supreme Courts of Western Australia
- Strong client relationship skills, with a mature, consultative and commercially aware approach to stakeholder engagement
- A genuine commitment to mentoring, supervising and developing junior lawyers and paralegals within the team
The ability to prioritise effectively in a high volume, deadline driven environment, with a proactive and solutions focused approach
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About us
We’re passionate about what we do and want you to be too.
We’re one of Australia’s leading law firms, recognised nationally for our legal expertise across insurance, commercial, workplace and government matters. Our teams work with major insurers, corporates, government agencies, SMEs and not for profit organisations across Australia.
With more than 800 people across Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth and Sydney, we combined high quality work with collaborative and supportive culture.
We’re also proud to be recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide and to have one of the highest percentages of female partners among Australia’s top 50 law firms.
Culture & benefits of working with us
As a national firm with the scale and reputation to attract great clients and high-quality work, every day is different. To support you, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives , including an Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, onsite Mental Health First Aiders, discounts on health insurance, and corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands
- Financial benefits including discounted conveyancing services, financial planning assistance, and our generous employee referral program
- Paid parental leave and accreditation as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs to ensure you are always being challenged, engaged, and encouraged to grow and further your career
- Connection and community including office-based social events, sporting events, paid blood donation leave, and a long-standing commitment to pro bono work and community contribution
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Employee Reference Groups (LGBTQIA+, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers, and Health & Wellbeing, and Reconciliation Action Plan Working Groups) ensuring that we continue to live our values and encouraging our people to be their authentic selves at work each day
- Dress for your Work Day Policy because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm
How to apply
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please submit your cover letter and CV.
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including First Nations people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.
We do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.
