Job Description

Senior Associate & Special Counsel Roles | General Insurance (Casualty)

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Melbourne | Confidential Opportunity |

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We are currently working on a confidential instruction with a well-regarded national firm experiencing robust growth within its General Insurance (Casualty) practice, driven by the recent acquisition of additional panel appointments.

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About the firm:

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- Regularly recognised as an "Employer of Choice" in Australia
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- Named among the best firms to work for in national rankings
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- Ranked around top most attractive firms to lawyers
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Consistently appears in:

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- Best Law Firms to Work For
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- Attraction Firms
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Strong internal focus on:

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- Culture
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- Flexibility
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- Inclusion
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The reason for the hires is that the team is expanding due to winning more panel work and seeking a Senior Associate & Special Counsel to join its Melbourne office (multiple positions).

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The Opportunity

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This role sits within a high-performing General Insurance Team operating across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with a clear need at Special Counsel and Senior Associate levels in Melbourne.

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You will work across a diverse mix of defendant insurance matters, including:

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- Personal injury (slips & trips, public liability)
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- WorkCover and third-party claims
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- Coronial inquests
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- Sensitive abuse matters
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- Claims involving public transport, real estate agencies, childcare providers and institutional clients
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The practice includes work for major insurers and institutional clients, including religious institution panels.

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The Role

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- Manage a varied and complex file load with autonomy
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- Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team
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- Contribute to client relationships and panel delivery
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- Fantastic salary on offer with flexibility and better work life balance!
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Abuse matters are appropriately managed and capped (generally .

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The Ideal Profile

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- 8+ PQE (or operating at SA/SC level)
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- Admission as a solicitor with a current practicing certificate or eligible for one immediately
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- Strong background in defendant insurance | casualty & abuse matters
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- Able to run matters end-to-end with minimal supervision
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- A reliable, steady operator who can be trusted with key panel work
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Why This Role

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- Growth driven by new panel wins – strong and consistent pipeline of work
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- Expanding team with genuine long-term opportunity
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- National platform with a supportive, down-to-earth culture
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- High-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy
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Remuneration

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$230,000 – $300,000 package (depending on experience)

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Confidential Discussion

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If you would be open to a confidential discussion, I would be happy to provide further detail.

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As always, nothing is disclosed without your consent.

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📌 Casualty Insurance: Senior Associate & Special Counsel (Victoria)
🏢 Croft & Fisher
📍 Victoria