Associate/Senior Associate – Insurance Litigation (4–5 PAE)

We are currently seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (4–5 years’ PAE)to join our growing Insurance Litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-value personal injury, public and construction liability matters, acting for leading insurers and construction industry clients.

About this Role

You will play a key role in managing a diverse portfolio of matters, with hands-on responsibility across all stages of the litigation process in both the District and Supreme Courts.

Your responsibilities will include:

Running litigation files with a high degree of autonomy, including court appearances and procedural management

Drafting pleadings, interlocutory applications, subpoenas, and affidavit evidence

Managing evidentiary requirements and preparing matters for hearing

Negotiating consent orders and engaging in dispute resolution processes

Acting in the defence of personal injury and public liability claims

Representing head contractors and subcontractors across a broad range of construction matters

Assisting in the management of workplace injury claims for public liability insurers

Advising on and defending s151Z recovery claims

Providing strategic advice on indemnity, liability, and quantum

Liaising with insurers, experts, and counsel to deliver effective outcomes for clients

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

4–5 years’ post-admission experience in insurance litigation, personal injury, or defendant litigation

Strong working knowledge of court processes, procedures, and litigation strategy

Proven experience managing files and appearing in court with confidence





Excellent drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills

Experience acting for insurers and a solid understanding of construction-related claims (highly regarded)

A commercial, proactive, and client-focused mindset

What We Offer

Exposure to complex, high-value litigation matters

A team-oriented and high-performing team environment

Direct client engagement with leading insurers and industry participants

Ongoing professional development and genuine career progression

Our Culture

We are uncompromising in our commitment to excellence, which is reflected in our culture and core values. Performance, trust and respect, and quality is a sample of what guides our daily work. We are equally committed to fostering a flexible and diverse workplace where all employees thrive.

How to Apply

Email your documents directly to our Office Manager, Melanie Murray,***@jtalaw.com.au.

Please note:Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please also note:At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not engage the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

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📌 Insurance Litigation Associate – High-Value Claims (New South Wales)
🏢 JTA Law
📍 New South Wales