Associate

Description:

We have a unique opportunity for a dynamic candidate looking for advancement opportunities to join our impressive and highly regarded Sydney Insurance practice working with Partners Jenne Tzavaras, Mersina Kikinis and their team. As part of a close-knit team you will work on an interesting and broad mix of insurance matters specialising in workers compensation. This is an amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level and beyond, by working on high value matters with an industry leading team and prominent client base which includes large privately held corporate groups and public companies.

Scope of role

The successful candidate will be engaged in:

• Direct client access
• Close collaboration with Partners in a strong team environment
• Supportive training and mentoring
• Advising clients on liability, strategy and risk management
• Analysis and advisory work including indemnity, liability and claims assessment
• Advocacy across multiple jurisdictions
• Settlement negotiations

Skills and Experience required for this role include the following:

Specific skills and experience for this role include:

• 2+ years PAE
• Experience in insurance/personal injury litigation
• Ability to balance legal and commercial considerations in negotiations
• Ability to draft clear and concise correspondence including advice work
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to be able to deal with clients and other parties
• Desire to develop your career in the Insurance Practice
• A willingness to learn
• A 'can do' approach
• Team player