At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage dust disease claims and draft legal documents under supervision.
- Company: Mills Oakley, a top 5 Australian law firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Dress for your day, discounted health insurance, gym discounts, and more perks.
- Other info: Great learning opportunities and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact in toxic torts litigation.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years’ PQE in insurance litigation or personal injury defence.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, we're seeking a Lawyer with between 1-3 years' PQE to work alongside Caroline Knight.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years’ PQE) to support a highly regarded Partner, Caroline Knight. In this role you will be working on a range of matters involving dust diseases litigation for a number of our national and international clients.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision
- Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice
- Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence
- Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts
- Assist with mediations, contribution negotiations and multi-party litigation strategy
- Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Between 1-3 years’ PQE in insurance litigation, personal injury defence or commercial disputes
- Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence
- Excellent drafting and attention to detail
- Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives
- Professionalism and maturity when dealing with sensitive claimant circumstances
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Dress for your day
- Discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia
- Competitive referral bonus
- Other amazing perks!
Junior Lawyer in Adelaide employer: Mills Oakley
Mills Oakley is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and supportive work culture, providing lawyers with the opportunity to grow their careers in a dynamic environment. Located in the heart of Sydney, our firm offers flexible working arrangements, competitive benefits, and a commitment to professional development, ensuring that you can thrive both personally and professionally while working on impactful legal matters.
