Senior Civil Litigation Manager

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Avant mutua Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to lead our Civil Practice Group at Avant Law. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing a team of lawyers and paralegals, providing high-quality legal services to our members, and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the civil litigation team to ensure billing targets are met and high-quality legal services are provided.
  • Supervise and develop the skills of lawyers and paralegals within the civil team.
  • Coordinate resourcing and workflows within the civil team to ensure efficient and timely delivery of legal services.
  • Support the delivery of medico-legal advisory services to Avant members.
  • Conduct own civil file load and manage non-civil matters such as professional conduct and coronial matters.
  • Advise and support the Head of Practice, Legal, and other stakeholders on state legal trends and issues.
Requirements
  • 10+ years' PQE ideal.
  • Experience in leadership or strong interest in developing people leadership skills.
  • Defence medical negligence and insurance law experience ideal.
  • Demonstrated health law knowledge.
  • Proactive in developing relationships and understanding member, business, and team requirements.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills.
Why Work for Avant Law?
  • Work for Australia's largest specialist medico-legal law firm.
  • Guaranteed pipeline of work from Avant Insurance.
  • Work on a great variety and breadth of cases with a focus on medical indemnity claims.
  • Collaborative environment with access to top specialist medico-legal solicitors.
  • Flexible working practices.


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