About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with 1-3 years' post-admission experience to join our Sydney Compulsory Third Party (CTP) team.
Working closely with a Specialist Accredited Partner and an experienced team of insurance lawyers, you will gain exposure to a broad range of defendant CTP matters, developing both your technical expertise and litigation skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As part of one of Australia's leading insurance law practices, you will work with major insurer clients on a diverse portfolio of claims arising under the NSW CTP scheme. With ongoing legislative developments and no two matters being the same, this is an excellent opportunity to build your advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution capabilities while working on interesting and complex matters.
You will enjoy a varied workload and be involved in:
- Managing a portfolio of defendant CTP matters
- Drafting legal advice and correspondence
- Liaising with clients, claimant solicitors and other stakeholders
- Preparing submissions and replies through the Personal Injury Commission (PIC)
- Briefing and working with medical experts and Counsel
- Attending conferences, mediations and court appearances
Assisting with dispute resolution strategies to achieve commercially sound outcomes for clients
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About you
Whilst previous defendant CTP experience will be highly regarded, we are equally interested in Lawyers who have a genuine interest in personal injury and insurance litigation and are eager to develop their career within this specialised area of law.
You will be motivated, commercially minded and committed to delivering exceptional service to clients, while enjoying the opportunity to learn from highly regarded practitioners.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 1-3 years' post-admission experience, ideally in defendant insurance, personal injury or litigation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong drafting ability
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
- Sound judgment, initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
- A collaborative mindset and a willingness to learn from experienced mentors
- A practical and commercially focused approach to achieving positive client outcomes
You'll benefit from direct access to experienced Partners and senior lawyers who are genuinely invested in mentoring and developing junior practitioners, providing a clear pathway for professional growth and progression within a nationally recognised CTP practice.
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, CV, and academic transcript.
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.
