Legal Expert

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeLitigator Full time $120,000 - $165,000
Insurance Litigation Opportunity

The successful candidate will be involved in defending professional services claims brought against financial advisors, accountants, and insolvency practitioners.

The role involves working closely with highly regarded partners on financial lines matters including professional indemnity coverage and defence work across various sectors. The candidate will have full responsibility for day-to-day management of multiple proceedings in the Federal Court, Supreme Court, and tribunal work.

  • This opportunity includes working on a number of interesting litigated matters including coverage disputes, directors defence claims, inquiries work acting in regulatory investigations, and includes working on coverage instructions for a range of insurers and syndicates.

Working as part of a vibrant team led by prominent partners who promote an inclusive culture, ensuring everyone works together to achieve the best results for clients. The team provides first-class support from dedicated associates, paralegals, and legal secretaries enabling individuals to thrive in the fast-paced world of insurance litigation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Defending professional services claims brought against AFSL, financial advisors, accountants & insolvency practitioners
  • Experience acting in Federal Court, State Court and AFCA disputes is preferred
  • Coverage experience acting for insurers and advising on coverage matters specific to the financial / professional services sector would be high advantageous but not essential
  • Methodical and organised approach to file management
  • Natural leader providing mentorship to more junior staff
  • Ability to manage own time, excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and integrity displaying the highest standard of professional ethics
Benefits:

Working on a variety of exciting cases including coverage disputes, directors defence claims, inquiries work acting in regulatory investigations and working on coverage instructions for insurers and syndicates. Collaborative and inclusive team environment promoting professional development and growth opportunities.

Requirements:
  • 4+ years' relevant insurance litigation experience with background in defending professional services claims brought against AFSL, financial advisors, accountants & insolvency practitioners
  • Experience acting in Federal Court, State Court and AFCA disputes is preferred
  • Coverage experience acting for insurers and advising on coverage matters specific to the financial / professional services sector would be high advantageous but not essential
  • Methodical and organised approach to file management
  • Natural leader providing mentorship to more junior staff
  • Ability to manage own time, excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
  • High level of professionalism and integrity displaying the highest standard of professional ethics
What We Offer:

Collaborative team environment promoting professional development and growth opportunities. Working on a variety of exciting cases including coverage disputes, directors defence claims, inquiries work acting in regulatory investigations and working on coverage instructions for insurers and syndicates.

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