Junior Insurance Lawyer

Are you a junior lawyer looking to build a strong foundation in insurance law, with the support of experienced practitioners and exposure to interesting, varied work? 

Jackson McDonald’s Insurance Practice is seeking a lawyer with approximately 1–4 years’ post-admission experience to join our collaborative and highly regarded team. 

You’ll work alongside Alex Lustig, Fiona Dempster and Erica Thuijs on a broad range of insurance matters, with the opportunity to develop your technical skills, judgment and client focussed services in a supportive team environment. 

Ready for a career in a dynamic area of law? 

Insurance law is a practical, people-focused and intellectually engaging area of practice. It offers the chance to work across issues involving liability, risk, causation, evidence, damages and dispute resolution, making it a natural fit for lawyers who enjoy torts, problem-solving and understanding how legal principles apply to real-world events. 

In this role, you’ll learn from experienced insurance lawyers while developing your own style and confidence. You may be exposed to workers compensation, public liability and motor vehicle claims from the perspective of the defendant, along with advisory work and litigation, with opportunities to assist on matters from early advice through to resolution, which can mean supporting senior lawyers through to conciliation and arbitration or trial. 

Whether your experience has been plaintiff, defendant or more general litigation-based, what matters most is your interest in insurance work, your willingness to learn and work as a part of a dynamic and collaborative team, as well as your commitment to delivering thoughtful, high-quality legal support. 

You’ll be part of an energetic, fun and dynamic team that values authenticity and uniqueness, a team that takes its work seriously, but not itself too seriously. 

You can expect mentoring, meaningful supervision and direct partner access in an open-plan team environment, where day-to-day learning happens through discussion, collaboration and the support of experienced lawyers around you. 

About you 

We’re looking for a junior lawyer who is curious, motivated and keen to develop a career in insurance law. You may already have insurance experience, or you may have gained relevant skills through torts, personal injury, litigation, dispute resolution or advisory work. 

You will have: 

• Approximately 1–4 years’ post-admission experience. 
• An interest in insurance law and the legal issues that commonly arise in claims involving liability, causation, evidence and damages. 
• Some experience in insurance, torts, personal injury, litigation or dispute resolution will be well regarded. 
• A strong work ethic and genuine desire to keep learning and developing as a lawyer. 
• Good attention to detail, sound judgment and a practical approach to legal work. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Confidence communicating with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders as your experience grows. 
• Comfort using technology and practice management systems to work efficiently and accurately. 
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to contribute positively to a close team. 
• Curiosity, initiative and the confidence to ask questions, take feedback and keep improving. 
• Pride in producing accurate, thoughtful work and building trusted professional relationships. 
• Energy, authenticity and a genuine interest in being part of a positive team culture. 

Why Jackson McDonald? 

At Jackson McDonald, you’ll work on interesting and challenging matters while enjoying a supportive, flexible and friendly work environment. We invest in our people, provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, and encourage our lawyers to build careers that are both successful and sustainable. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in social, community and charity initiatives, contributing to causes that are important to us and our team. Join us and be part of a firm that values collaboration, professional excellence and work-life balance. 

What we can offer you 

• Mentoring, genuine support and guidance to develop your long-term career pathway within the firm. 
• A respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture. 
• Flexible working arrangements. 
• Birthday leave. 
• Personal development plans supported with in-house CPD seminars, e-Learning and other development opportunities. 
• Reward and recognition program. 
• Free onsite gym with organised classes. 
• Dress for your day — if you aren’t meeting with clients or guests, dress in a way that reflects your working day in the office. 
• Weekly firm breakfasts. 
• Opportunities to join working groups, including Diversity and Inclusion and the Reconciliation Working Group. 
• Paid parental leave for staff after 12 months’ continuous employment. 

How to apply 

Please submit your CV to our People & Development team by clicking “Apply”. 

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis. 

Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.