An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate to join our busy Sydney, Insurance (Strata) practice.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join our Sydney Insurance team. This role will see you acting for insurers in strata insurance related litigation and will involve a broad range of plaintiff and defendant litigation work, including:
- Defending statutory liability and personal injury claims
- Preparing and advising on matters involving subrogated recovery
- Appearing in the NSW District Court, Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, as appropriate to experience
- Appearing in, and running matters to completion in, NCAT
- Managing litigated matters from commencement through to resolution, including having day to day carriage
- Liaising directly with insured, insurer and underwriter clients and providing clear, timely and commercial advice
- Preparing matters for hearing, including drafting pleadings, submissions and evidence
- ngaging with counsel, experts, and other stakeholders as required
Who We Are Looking For
You will have between 3-5 years of experience within litigation. The ideal candidate will have a professional approach and excellent communication skills, with a client service focus. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, and have good attention to detail and a proven history of meeting deadlines.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast paced team environment.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Flexible working;
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
