Job Description
Lawyer - General Lines - Institutional Torts
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Government | General Lines
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Excellent mentoring and support
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Challenging and interesting work
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Structured learning and development programs to supportyour career goals
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Full-time opportunity | Mix of private and public sector work |Manage a portfolio of defendant insurance litigation matters
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About Us
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McCabes is an Australian Commercial, Government, and Insurancelaw firm with a reputation for providing high quality, timely legalservices. Balanced with a strong internal emphasis on culture andvalues, we combine innovation with commercial savviness to deliverrewarding outcomes to all our clients.
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The Opportunity
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We are looking for a passionate litigator with 1 – 3 years PAEto join our general insurance team on a full-time basis. As alawyer specialising in defendant institutional torts claims, youwill play a crucial role in providing legal support andrepresentation to our clients.
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You Will be responsible for managing a variety of casesinvolving institutional torts allegations, working with defendantsand their legal teams to develop effective defence strategies andensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.
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Your main responsibilities will include:
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Manage a caseload of defendant institutional torts claimsfrom inception to resolution with adequate supervision.
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Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and preparevarious legal documents.
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Analyse complex legal issues, review case material, gatherevidence, and assess liability and damages.
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Collaborate with senior lawyers to develop and executedefence strategies.
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Attend negotiations, mediations, and courtproceedings.
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Provide ongoing legal advice and guidance to clientsthroughout the litigation process.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files, ensuringcompliance with client service standards.
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Stay up to date of relevant legal developments and changesin legislation pertaining to institutional torts claims.
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Skills and Experience
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To be successful in this role you will have:
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A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent and a current New SouthWales practising certificate.
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Minimum 1 years' post admission experience in generalinsurance matters.
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Robust knowledge of Australian tort law, civil procedure,and relevant legislation.
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Confidence to deal directly with clients.
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Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as well as partof a team.
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Ability to communicate effectively with experts in multiplefields.
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High degree of initiative, dedication and
organisationability
with a strong client and commercial focus.
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Ability to manage a busy workload and work to tightdeadlines.
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A commercial approach and ability to articulate andnegotiate effectively; and
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What we offer
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In return, we offer the opportunityto grow your career within a talented team, supported by aflexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace. Our culture isbuilt on our core values – integrity, excellence, and courage andwe are committed to providing genuine opportunities forprofessional development and progression.
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Accessibility andinclusion
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We are committed to providing aninclusive, barrier‐free recruitment experience. If you need anysupport or reasonable adjustments during the application orinterview process, please contact us
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📌 Lawyer - General Lines - Institutional Torts (New South Wales)
🏢 Mccabes Lawyers Alumni
📍 New South Wales