Defendant Insurance Lawyer

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Dare Full time $80,000 - $180,000 per year

Join a market leading defendant insurance team handling complex workers' compensation claims and broader personal injuries defence work. You'll work closely with eminent Partners on quality files, in a practice known for smart processes, practical client service, and a genuinely supportive culture.

The Role

  • Defend high value workers' compensation claims.
  • Advise insurers, self-insureds and corporates on liability, quantum, strategy and risk.
  • Draft concise advices, submissions and correspondence; appear at conferences, mediations and trials.
  • Collaborate with Partners on strategy for significant matters; contribute to workflow/process improvement.
  • Depending on level, provide guidance to junior lawyers / paralegals.

About You

  • 5+ years' PAE in personal injuries law (defendant or plaintiff), with demonstrable workers' compensation experience.
  • Strong litigation skills: file control, drafting, negotiations and stakeholder management.
  • Detail-focused, deadline-driven and comfortable working both autonomously and in a close team.
  • Clear written and verbal communication with an ability to translate legal issues into practical advice.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive salary package aligned to experience, plus benefits.
  • Hybrid/agile working arrangements and a modern CBD office.
  • Direct Partner access, high-quality matters and genuine career development pathways.
  • Structured training, knowledge-sharing and a positive, collegiate environment.
  • Wellbeing & social initiatives and a range of other benefits.

Find Out More

If this sounds like you, please apply today

Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact Anthony Dare on or email him at Your confidentiality is assured at every stage.

If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you would like to speak with someone, please contact us. We are working on a range of insurance and personal injury opportunities and many of these roles aren't advertised, so it pays to be on our radar

Our skill and vast networks will get you where you need to be.

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