We are partnering with a global law firm and are recruiting a Senior Associate for the Melbourne General Insurance team
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The firm acts for Insurers and their Insured practitioners and health providers in defendant medical negligence and related claims.
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In addition, the firm offers a benefits package that is set at a global standard and sits well above the Melbourne market at this level.
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- 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 14 weeks for secondary carers, including adoption
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- Income protection insurance at 75 per cent of salary for up to two years, funded by the firm
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- Life insurance of up to three times salary, funded by the firm
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- Discounted private health insurance with associated employee discounts
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- Novated vehicle leasing and salary sacrificing to superannuation
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- Birthday leave and two days paid volunteer leave annually
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- Employee Assistance Program and annual flu vaccinations
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- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
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The role:
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You will conduct medical negligence and health liability files from initial advice through to hearing.
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This includes liability and quantum advice, briefing medical and other experts, drafting, appearing at court and mediations, and dealing directly with insurers and insured practitioners.
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The role reports to a partner who is looking to delegate substantial responsibility, and includes mentoring junior lawyers and the chance to develop a profile in the health sector with a global firm.
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Requirements:
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- Minimum four years post admission experience in defendant insurance litigation
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- Medical malpractice or health liability experience is strongly preferred; strong defendant personal injury lawyers seeking to specialise will be considered
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- Experience advising insurers and managing insurer expectations
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- Proficiency with iManage or a comparable document management system and disciplined time recording
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📌 Senior Associate - Insurance Law (Victoria)
🏢 PGR Recruitment
📍 Victoria
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