Job Description
About the Opportunity
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An outstanding opportunity exists for a New Zealand qualified litigation lawyer to relocate to Melbourne and join a high performing General Insurance practice within a leading Australian national law firm.
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This role is particularly suited to a New Zealand lawyer with experience in civil litigation, public liability, personal injury or related insurance matters who is looking to take the next step in their career in Australia.
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You will join a nationally recognised insurance practice acting for leading insurers, underwriters and corporate insureds across Australia, with exposure to complex and high value disputes.
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This is an opportunity to take the litigation skills you have developed in New Zealand and apply them within a larger and highly sophisticated Australian insurance market.
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The Work
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You will work across a broad General Insurance practice, with a particular focus on:
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Public liability and general liability claims
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Personal injury litigation
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Insurance defence litigation
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Professional indemnity disputes
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Product liability matters
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Property damage and third party claims
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Coverage and indemnity advice
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The work spans both defence litigation and advisory matters, providing exposure to complex disputes and a sophisticated insurer and corporate client base.
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What You Will Do
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Run your own litigated files with support from experienced senior lawyers and Partners
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Draft liability, coverage and indemnity advice
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Manage disputes through litigation, mediation and resolution
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Engage directly with insurers and corporate clients
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Develop strong client relationships
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Work alongside experienced insurance practitioners on complex and high value matters
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Contribute to the continued development of the wider practice
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What We Are Looking For
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3 + years PQE in civil litigation
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Experience in insurance, public liability, personal injury,



general liability or related litigation is preferred
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Strong drafting and legal analysis skills
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Experience managing your own files with appropriate autonomy
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Confident client facing communication skills
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A genuine interest in developing a long term career in the Australian legal market
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New Zealand qualified lawyers are strongly encouraged to apply
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You do not need to have spent your entire career in insurance. The role would suit a strong civil litigator whose experience is transferable into a General Insurance practice.
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Why Melbourne?
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For New Zealand lawyers, Melbourne offers the opportunity to step into a larger legal market while continuing to build on the litigation experience you have already developed in New Zealand.
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You will have the opportunity to work on:
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Larger and more complex litigation matters
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Sophisticated insurer and corporate client work
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A broader range of liability and insurance disputes
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High quality work alongside experienced insurance practitioners
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Solid long term career progression opportunities
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Competitive Australian remuneration
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A highly liveable city with excellent lifestyle and cultural opportunities
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Easy connectivity to New Zealand
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What Is On Offer
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Competitive salary package
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Relocation support may be available
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Flexible working arrangements
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Direct exposure to leading insurance Partners
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High quality insurer and corporate client base
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Structured mentoring and career development
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Modern Melbourne CBD office workplace
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Clear progression pathways within a leading national practice
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About the Culture
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The team is collaborative, commercially focused and committed to developing its lawyers.
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You will receive strong technical support from experienced Partners and senior practitioners while gaining meaningful responsibility and client exposure.
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The practice offers a supportive environment for lawyers looking to broaden their insurance litigation experience and establish a long term career in Australia.

📌 Insurance Litigation Lawyer (Victoria)
🏢 Tyler Wren
📍 Victoria