Lawyer (22/9/2025)

McCabes is an Australian Commercial,Government, and Insurance law firm with a reputation for providinghigh quality, timely legal services. Balanced with a strong internalemphasis on culture and values, we combine innovation withcommercial savviness to deliver rewarding outcomes to all our clients.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a passionatelitigator with 1 - 3 years PAE to join our general insurance team ona full-time basis. As a lawyer specialising in defendantinstitutional tort claims, you will play a crucial role in providinglegal support and representation to our clients.

You will be responsible for managinga variety of cases involving institutional tort allegations, workingwith defendants and their legal teams to develop effective defencestrategies and ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Your main responsibilities will include:

- Manage a caseload of defendantinstitutional tort claims from inception to resolution withadequate supervision.
- Conduct legal research, draftpleadings, and prepare various legal documents.
- Analyse complex legal issues,review case material, gather evidence, and assess liability and damages.
- Collaborate with senior lawyers todevelop and execute defence strategies.
- Attend negotiations, mediations,and court proceedings.
- Provide ongoing legal advice andguidance to clients throughout the litigation process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-datecase files, ensuring compliance with client service standards.
- Stay up to date of relevant legaldevelopments and changes in legislation pertaining toinstitutional abuse claims.

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role youwill have:

- A Bachelor of Laws or equivalentand a current New South Wales practising certificate.
- Minimum 1 years' post admissionexperience in general insurance matters.
- Strong knowledge of Australian tortlaw, civil procedure, and relevant legislation.
- Confidence to deal directly with clients.
- Demonstrated ability to workautonomously as well as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectivelywith experts in multiple fields.
- High degree of initiative,dedication and organisation ability with a strong client andcommercial focus.
- Ability to manage a busy workloadand work to tight deadlines.
- A commercial approach and abilityto articulate and negotiate effectively; and

What We Offer

In return, McCabes will provide youwith the opportunity to work with a talented team in a flexible,inclusive, and innovative environment. We also promote a culturefocused on the firm's values - integrity, excellence, and courage -that provides opportunities to develop and progress your career.

We are small enough to give you thepersonal attention and career development to help you reach yourfull potential, yet large enough to provide the challenge ofdiverse, high-quality work and clients.

Other benefits include:

- Access to direct mentoring fromsenior lawyers of the firm.
- A competitive salary commensuratewith experience.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.

How to Apply

If you are a passionate and dedicatedlawyer with experience in defendant institutional torts claims, wewould love to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter,resume, and academic transcripts by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button.

McCabes is a national law firm with a boutique culture. We support our people through formal and informal initiatives to see them excel in their professional and personal lives. Our staff are committed, enthusiastic, and have a genuine passion for what they do.

Do we sound like the right firm for you?

Please follow the prompts to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you all the best during the recruitment process.

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