Lawyer/associate, Liability/casualty

6 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Kennedys Law Full time

**Team**

Kennedys is a global firm and has had a presence in Australia since 2006. In 2017, Kennedys Melbourne opened to reinforce the firm's commitment to the Australian market and then Perth in 2021. In July 2022, Kennedys opened an office in Brisbane. The Melbourne office advises on casualty and liability, healthcare, dispute resolution and employment. The Melbourne office is an inclusive and friendly team of about 60 people.

**Casualty Areas**
- Casualty work
- Worker claims and Victorian WorkCover Authority recovery claims
- Product & public liability
- Property damage claims
- Policy response advice

**Required experience**
- 1-2 years* defendant litigation experience with a focus on liability and casualty claims
- Experience in property damage & Victorian Workcover preferred but not essential
- Ability to run own caseload
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of Australian personal injury law
- Strong academics



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