Graduate / Lawyer | General Insurance | Melbourne
2 days ago
Turks are looking for a capable Graduate Lawyer or admitted Lawyer (0-2 PAE) to join our high performing and successful General Insurance team in Melbourne.
The successful candidate will work closely with our partners, associates and clients, taking a focus on Motor Insurance.
By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development, in a friendly, approachable and supportive team-based environment.
Responsibilities
You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
- working on a diverse range of complex litigation and advice matters with a focus on property damage;
- develop skills in insurance law and litigation;
- have regular involvement and direct contact with clients; and
- appear in various courts and tribunals
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:
- an academic qualification in law, and either completing PLT or being admitted with a currently VIC practicing certificate;
- experience in litigation, ideally within General Insurance or similar; and
- excellent analytical, drafting and communication (verbal and written) skills, with superior attention to detail.
In addition, you will:
- be an enthusiastic and personable lawyer who has a passion for client service;
- have the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously; and
- have a desire for personal development.
About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 35 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people's lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:
- ongoing training and development;
- team and firm wide social events;
- CSR activities, including volunteer days;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
- employee achievement awards;
- discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
- plus many more
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