Associate 1-4 PQE - Litigation

Please Note: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys or reach out to Kennedys' recruitment contact listed on our advert for a confidential conversation. We are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this position.

Are you a driven litigator looking to develop your career alongside a highly regarded insurance litigation team?

Kennedys is seeking a talented Associate with 1-4 years' post-qualification experience to join our growing Perth office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with Jonathan Wyatt, Partner, and gain exposure to complex, high-value disputes for major insurers, corporates and government clients.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a lawyer who genuinely enjoys litigation and wants to build their career in a practice that offers autonomy, responsibility and direct client exposure from the outset.

Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will advise on a broad range of insurance and commercial disputes, managing matters through all stages of the litigation process.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

Act on complex litigated matters across State and Federal jurisdictionsDevelop and execute litigation strategiesDraft pleadings, witness statements, submissions and advicesManage discovery, evidence gathering and court processesAttend mediations, hearings and settlement conferencesWork directly with sophisticated insurer and corporate clientsBuild strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

1-4 years' PQE gained within a reputable litigation practiceStrong technical litigation skills and a genuine passion for dispute resolutionExperience managing matters through the court processExcellent drafting, analytical and communication skillsA proactive and commercial approach to client serviceThe confidence to take ownership of matters whilst working collaboratively within a teamA desire to learn from experienced practitioners and continue developing your career in insurance litigation

This role would suit a lawyer who considers themselves a "true litigator" and enjoys the strategic, fast-paced nature of contentious matters.

*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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