Job Description
Senior Associate & Special Counsel Roles | General Insurance (Casualty)
Melbourne | Confidential Opportunity |
We are currently working on a confidential instruction with a well-regarded national firm experiencing strong growth within its General Insurance (Casualty) practice, driven by the recent acquisition of additional panel appointments.
About the firm:
Regularly recognised as an "Employer of Choice" in Australia
Named among the best firms to work for in national rankings
Ranked around top most attractive firms to lawyers
Consistently appears in:
Best Law Firms to Work For
Attraction Firms
Strong internal focus on:
Culture
Flexibility
Inclusion
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).
The Opportunity
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.
You will work across a diverse mix of defendant insurance matters, including:
Personal injury (slips & trips, public liability)
WorkCover and third-party claims
Coronial inquests
Sensitive abuse matters
Claims involving public transport, real estate agencies, childcare providers and institutional clients




The practice includes work for major insurers and institutional clients, including religious institution panels.
The Role
Manage a diverse and complex file load with autonomy
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team
Contribute to client relationships and panel delivery
Fantastic salary on offer with flexibility and better work life balance!
Abuse matters are appropriately managed and capped (generally .
The Ideal Profile
8+ PQE (or operating at SA/SC level)
Admission as a solicitor with a current practicing certificate or eligible for one immediately
Strong background in defendant insurance | casualty & abuse matters
Able to run matters end-to-end with minimal supervision
A reliable, steady operator who can be trusted with key panel work
Why This Role
Growth driven by new panel wins – strong and consistent pipeline of work
Expanding team with genuine long-term opportunity
National platform with a supportive, down-to-earth culture
High-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy
Remuneration
$230,000 – $300,000 package (depending on experience)
Confidential Discussion
If you would be open to a confidential discussion, I would be happy to provide further detail.
As always, nothing is disclosed without your consent.
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📌 Casualty Insurance: Senior Associate & Special Counsel (Victoria)
🏢 Croft & Fisher
📍 Victoria