Job Description
Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, we're seeking a Lawyer with between 1-3 years' PQE to work alongside Caroline Knight.
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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 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.
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The Role
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Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years' PQE) to support a highly regarded Partner, Caroline Knight. In this role you will be working on a range matters involving dust diseases litigation for a number of our national and international clients.
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Your key responsibilities will include:
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Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision
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Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice
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Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence
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Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts
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Assist with mediations,



contribution negotiations and multi-party litigation strategy
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Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities
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Who We Are Looking For
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The successful candidate will have the following:
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Between 1-3 years' PQE in insurance litigation, personal injury defence or commercial disputes
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Robust analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence
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Excellent drafting and attention to detail
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Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives
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Professionalism and maturity when dealing with sensitive claimant circumstances
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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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📌 Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer Adelaide (South Australia)
🏢 Nulsen Disability Services
📍 South Australia