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Job Summary
Location: Melbourne
Contract Type: Permanent
MinterEllison is one of Australias largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years we are known for our excellence and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.
We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence diversity of thought curiosity and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.
At MinterEllison were leading the way with AI and other emerging technologies powering innovation right across our firm. You will have the opportunity to engage with AI tools weve built and other external AI tools to enhance efficiencies and excellence internally and with our clients.
We support sustainable ways of working regarding how when and where you work and offer a wide range of social financial and health benefits (see role
A great opportunity currently exists for a Lawyer or Associate with at least two years of post admission experience to join our Melbourne Insurance and Corporate Risk team.
The team you will work with is led by partners Patrick Considine Kristy Brockwell Dora Cosentino and Peter Coats who are nationally recognised for pre-eminence in litigation and insurance law. We have a diverse and well-established client base including private and government clients.
We advise and represent our clients in sensitive and complex litigation including coronial inquests a wide range of tort-based claims such as negligence battery assault false imprisonment and defamation claims as well as advising in regulatory investigations and prosecutions. If you love problem solving assessing risk forensically analysing evidence crisis management and providing strategic advice this role is for you!
What you need
We welcome applications from Lawyers and Associates who:
have at least two to three years experience in insurance litigation;
are familiar with civil procedure in the Victorian Supreme Court and County Court;
can explain complex issues to clients clearly and concisely;
have unwavering attention to detail and technical excellence;
have a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with clients and industry experts;
thrive in a highly collaborative environment; and
take pride in their work and who they work with.
How to apply
We encourage applications from people of all ages abilities cultural backgrounds genders (including trans or gender diverse) LGBTQ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
We prefer to connect with people directly so please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.
If you are currently a MinterEllison employee please apply through the internal careers page.
If you would like further information require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion please contact
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Banking
- Legal Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Underwriting
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
MinterEllison is a multinational law firm, and professional services firm, based in Australia. By number of lawyers it is the largest law firm in Australia.
