Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate junior lawyer to join our Brisbane Commercial Disputes & Insolvency team working alongside Stephen Dickens. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, and a genuine interest in subrogated insurance recoveries and settlements, with significant insurer clients.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing a portfolio of subrogated recovery and settlement matters
- Drafting pleadings, correspondence, advices, and settlement proposals
- Conducting legal research and assist with strategy development
- Liaising with insurers, loss adjusters, experts, and opposing parties, as well as Counsel
- Advocacy at Settlement Conferences, on Applications and trial work
- Supporting senior lawyers on higher value and technically complex claims
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Between 1-3 years’ PQE in insurance, litigation, or an in-house role
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in insurance, property damage, and recoveries litigation
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Collaborative, proactive, and eager to develop technical expertise
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee advantages including:
- Dress for your day;
- Discounted health insurance;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
- Competitive referral bonus; and
- Other amazing perks!