Job Description
An opportunity for a Lawyer (1-3 years' PQE) to work with Stephen Dickens focusing on subrogated insurance recoveries and settlements.
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About Us
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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 6 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.
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The Role
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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.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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Managing a portfolio of subrogated recovery and settlement matters
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Drafting pleadings, correspondence, advices, and settlement proposals
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Conducting legal research and assist with strategy development
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Liaising with insurers, loss adjusters, experts, and opposing parties, as well as Counsel
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Advocacy at Settlement Conferences,



on Applications and trial work
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Supporting senior lawyers on higher value and technically complex claims
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Who We Are Looking For
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The ideal candidate will have the following:
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Between 1-3 years' PQE in insurance, litigation, or an in-house role
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A genuine interest in pursuing a career in insurance, property damage, and recoveries litigation
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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
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Ability to work with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to develop technical expertise
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What We Offer
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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 benefits including:
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Dress for your day;
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Discounted health insurance;
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Employee Assistance Program;
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Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
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Competitive referral bonus; and
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Other amazing perks!
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📌 Commercial Disputes - Lawyer (Queensland)
🏢 Mills Oakley
📍 Queensland