Lawyer, Medical Indemnity

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Lander & Rogers Full time
Overview

Lawyer, Medical Indemnity - Lander & Rogers

Our medical indemnity insurance team is growing, presenting an excellent opportunity for a Lawyer seeking the next step in their career. The role involves providing general insurance clients with legal advice on medical indemnity, health law litigation, and related inquiries.

Responsibilities
  • Managing medical negligence litigation as part of a team, including attending formal mediations and informal settlement conferences
  • Managing coronial inquiries and disciplinary proceedings against health entities and individual practitioners
  • Providing advice to insurers on cover, predominantly professional indemnity and medical indemnity insurance
  • Reviewing medical and health records
  • Preparing briefs for Counsel and expert witnesses
  • Drafting court documents, settlement deeds and Medical Panel referrals
  • Preparing advice including on indemnity, liability, prospects, quantum, reserves and strategy
  • Researching and providing legal analysis
  • Assisting with preparation and presenting on matters related to medical indemnity and health law litigation
  • Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers, graduates and seasonal clerks
  • Retaining and building business
About You (Qualifications and Skills)
  • 2+ years PAE (medical or health experience preferred)
  • Tertiary qualification in Law and a current Practising Certificate for the relevant jurisdiction
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, and effective stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships for effective client service and outcomes
  • Strong critical reasoning and investigative skills with lateral thinking
  • Highly organized with ability to plan and prioritise
  • Proficiency in conducting presentations and meetings with groups of varying sizes
  • Identify risks and comply with group risk management protocols
  • Willingness and ability to learn and develop new skills
  • Problem-solving with appropriate escalation when needed
  • Professional, client-focused and ethical approach
  • Resilient, able to remain calm under pressure
Culture

Landers is known for a down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, with a focus on diversity, wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits
  • Hybrid work: flexible between home and office, location to suit you and your team
  • Additional leave: annual wellness day and potential eligibility for up to 5 days of paid leave
  • Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: $250 annual allowance for remote equipment and wellness expenses
  • Tech discounts: corporate discounts on Dell products
How To Apply

Click APPLY or visit www.landers.com.au. Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Legal
  • Industries: Law Practice

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