Associate | Medical Negligence

The role

We have a wonderful opportunity for an Associate with 4+ years' PAE to join our Plaintiff team in our Sydney office on a permanent full-time basis. You will be part of a dynamic and growing team, with direct Principal access and the opportunity to quickly develop your skills. Our law firm has a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services to our clients, and we are looking for an individual who shares our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Providing advice to clients on personal injury cases;
• Individual case management of plaintiff personal injury matters;
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and statements of claim;
• Regular communication with clients and other stakeholders; and
• Assisting in divisional marketing and business development activities.
• A real work/life balance, competitive remuneration and staff benefits will be provided.

Who we are seeking

The successful applicant will ideally possess the following:

• 4+ years post admission experience;
• Previous experience working on a variety of personal injuries cases (potentially including medical negligence claims and/or motor vehicle claims). Plaintiff experience will be highly regarded, although not essential;
• Ability to run files with minimum supervision;
• Strong relationship building, customer service and communication skills;
• Strong time management and organisational skills together with the capacity to manage multiple tasks and conflicting priorities simultaneously; and
• Prior experience with high value catastrophic claims is highly advantageous.

Your new team

Our team culture is built on a foundation of respect, transparency, and accountability. We work closely together to ensure that our clients receive the best possible outcome in their cases. We encourage a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued, and everyone has the opportunity to grow and develop their skills.

Our team also provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities to ensure that our team members stay up to date on changes in the law and personal injury industry. We believe that investing in our team members is an investment in the success of our firm and the satisfaction of our clients.

We are looking for a candidate who is a team player and shares our values. If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and passionate about personal injury law, we would love to have you join our team.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 56 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers' platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses
• Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.