At a Glance
- Tasks: Specialise in Defendant Insurance Law and manage personal injury files.
- Company: Prestigious law firm with a highly regarded Workcover team.
- Benefits: Above market salary, flexible WFH, birthday leave, and professional development support.
- Other info: Unique opportunity with excellent career growth and mentoring programs.
- Why this job: Join a top team and make a real impact in the Defendant insurance space.
- Qualifications: Admitted lawyer in QLD with 1+ years in Defendant or Plaintiff Personal Injury matters.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Specialise in Defendant Insurance Law (Highly Regarded Workcover Team)
Location: Brisbane CBD
Above market salary and other excellent staff benefits!
Flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week!
Gain exposure to high calibre Defendant Insurance work!
Are you tired of dealing with mum and dad type of clients on the Plaintiff PI side, or do you already have experience on the Defendant side and want to join a great firm with exceptional benefits and WFH arrangements?
If you are:
- An admitted lawyer in QLD with a minimum of 1 years' experience in Defendant or Plaintiff Personal Injury matters (Workcover experience highly desirable); and/or
- Looking to pivot your Plaintiff career towards Defendant Insurance role
Then we have a very rare opportunity to join a top team that has some of the following benefits:
- Very flexible WFH arrangements
- Training and professional development
- Study support for post graduate studies
- Birthday leave
- A dedicated mentoring program
- Gender balance initiative
*Please note that this is not an inclusive list and there are many more benefits!
About the Role
This firm allows you to specialise in Defendant Insurance work (Focus on Workcover but there would be other types of matters on offer), focusing on building genuine relationships with insurers and delivering sensible commercial results. This role is ideal for a commercially minded lawyer who wants to resolve disputes with a strategic approach and commercial acumen rather than working with individual clients trying to maximise claims.
If you have relevant post-admission experience and can show that you have been able to manage personal injury files and have some experience with Workcover, then we want to hear from you. This role will not last long and is truly a unique opportunity!
About you
- Plaintiff or defendant personal injury lawyer looking to work solely in the defendant space!
- A proven record working on personal injury matters and awareness of Workcover matters and procedure
- Absolute Minimum of 1-year PQE is essential (pre-admission experience in Workcover will be highly regarded)
- A desire to specialise in Defendant insurance work
- Excellent relationship-building skills with insurers
- A natural commercial mindset to navigate and resolve disputes in a timely manner
- Ability to manage multiple files and meet deadlines
If you're ready to make a smart career move, work at a prestigious firm that has fantastic staff retention rates, this is the role for you!
Defendant Insurance Lawyer (Workcover) in Brisbane employer: Lawyers Weekly
Join a highly regarded boutique commercial firm in Melbourne's premium CBD, where you will not only tackle complex corporate and commercial matters but also have the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers. The firm prides itself on a supportive culture that fosters a strong work-life balance and offers genuine partnership prospects, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful career growth in a relaxed yet professional environment.
