Solicitor – Insurance Litigation/Commonwealth Compensation (Melbourne)

The Opportunity

Join a highly regarded insurance litigation team that:

• Advises self-insurers under theSafety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 in respect of workers’ compensation disputes;
• Advises insurers in personal injury claims arising from transport accident; and
• Advises insurers in property damage claims.

Known for its pragmatic approach, technical excellence and strong client relationships, the team delivers strategic solutions to complex legal challenges.

This role will suit an experienced Lawyer looking to build on their career successes and continue their professional growth. Based in Melbourne, you will play a key role within the Commonwealth Compensation team, working closely with senior lawyers and contributing meaningfully to client strategy, business development initiatives and the ongoing growth of a dynamic and high-performing practice.

About You

You will succeed in this role if you are self-motivated, possess a high level of attention to detail, demonstrate initiative, and have strong time management and organisational skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years’ post-admission experience in a high-performing team working on a variety of complex matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of technical excellence
• Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic, commercial approach
• A passion for developing and maintaining meaningful client relationships

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What we offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.