Medical Defence Litigation Leader

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $150,000 - $250,000
Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Medical Defence Litigation Lawyer to lead our team in Melbourne, working closely with specialist lawyers who are passionate about defending medical practitioners.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned lawyer to progress their career and take on a leadership role in our Civil Practice Team. We seek an applicant with experience in managing and/or supervising medical defendant lawyers and a genuine interest in mentoring the next generation of lawyers in this specialised area of law.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducting own civil file load and leading the civil litigation team in accordance with KPI's, ensuring billing targets are met and high quality legal services are provided by the civil team;
  • Provision and supervision of lawyers with a range of PQE experience to deliver sustainable, timely and efficient legal services in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for both members and clients, reducing cycle times, accurate reserves and external legal costs;
  • Coordination of resourcing and workflows within the civil team and ensuring management of claims in accordance with agreed protocols, standards and procedures;
  • Supervision, mentoring and development of the civil team (lawyers and paralegals) to enable career development for staff within the team;
  • Advising and supporting the Head of Practice, Legal and as appropriate the General Manager Civil on state legal trends, issues, reforms, significant cases and other developments relevant to the Practice Group.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years' PQE ideal;
  • Experience in leadership or strong interest in people leadership skills;
  • Defence medical negligence and insurance law experience ideal;
  • Demonstrated health law knowledge;
  • Proactive in developing relationships and understanding and balancing member, business and team requirements;
  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
Why Work with Us?
  • You will work with a pipeline of work from instructing clients;
  • You will enjoy event-based billing;
  • You will work on a variety of cases but with a focus on medical indemnity claims;
  • You will be part of an open and collaborative environment with access to top specialist medico-legal solicitors;
  • You will have opportunities for professional growth and development.

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