Full-time Associate – Insurance Services

About the role

You will support senior fee earners in the proactive management of matters within the General Insurance practice group. You will provide high-quality legal advice and representation across a broad spectrum of public liability matters, with a particular focus on personal injury.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting senior Fee Earners with the day-to-day conduct of a range of litigated and unlitigated files.
• Drafting and reviewing legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Assisting with document review and analysis.
• Attending to legal research and analysis.
• Provide expert legal advice throughout the litigation process.
• Appearing in court and instructing counsel.
• Communicating with external stakeholders such as other parties, Insured clients, counsel and experts.
• Assisting with business development opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Following all the Firm's policies and procedures.

About you

• Admission to practice law in Australia.
• Minimum of 2 years Post-Qualification Experience.
• Experience in insurance litigation is highly regarded.
• Desire to assist others and work collaboratively in a high performing team.
• An interest in fee-earning and case management.
• High level of competency with iManage (or similar document management system) and time recording software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office products (including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel), along with the willingness to be trained further.
• A willingness to adopt and utilise AI and new technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible hybrid working with minimum of 1 – 2 days in the office each week
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave
• 2 volunteer days off a year
• Birthday leave

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do. We champion an environment where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, fostering a culture that supports and celebrates the unique contributions and aspirations of all our colleagues. DWF operates with 35 offices globally, with offices in Australia based in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne.