Associate/Senior Associate | Insurance Litigation (Canberra) At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive.
As a leading, national law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
Celebrating our 50th year in 2025, we are excited about our continued growth and remain committed to provide ample opportunity for you to grow and fulfill your career goals.
The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to join our Canberra 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 defendant files on behalf of insurers and government clients.
In this mixed practice role, you will receive ongoing mentoring and development from a Principal, as well as support from the wider team.
Key Responsibilities Managing and assisting defendant insurance litigation matters Managing a diverse range of defendant insurance matters, including public liability claims, subrogated recovery actions, ACT workers compensation, and NSW CTP injury claims Conducting research and drafting advices, pleadings, submissions, and briefs Negotiating settlements, attending conferences, mediations, court, and managing court processes Advising and communicating directly with clients (client relationship management) Providing guidance and mentorship to junior lawyers and support staff Requirements Experience and specialization working across ACT workers compensation preferred 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 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.
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 & caregivers' platform, partner leave, and return to work bonuses.
Access to our firmwide, personalized Salary Continuance Insurance Policy Flexible working arrangements.
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.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.
If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.
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