Associate (1-3PQE) - Insurance (Disputes & Coverage)
HybridSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Assist with the preparation and management of client files, draft, analyse, and interpret legal documents and correspondence. Conduct legal research, prepare summary memoranda, and file court documents. Attend client meetings and teleconferences, contribute to matter planning and strategy sessions, and prepare file notes, memoranda, and meeting summaries. Draft witness statements and affidavits, liaise with barristers to prepare briefs, and support business development activities including writing articles and preparing presentations. Work under the guidance of experienced Senior Lawyers and Partners on high-profile matters for local and international clients.
Required Qualifications
- Genuine interest in general insurance litigation spanning financial lines, professional indemnity, and director and officers (D&O)
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently
- Commercial awareness
- Confidence in building a rapport with clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs
- Ability to actively develop client relationships with the assistance of the partner
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