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.

About Us 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.

The Role 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.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision

Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice

Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence

Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts

Assist with mediations,



contribution negotiations and multi-party litigation strategy

Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities

Who We Are Looking For The successful candidate will have the following:

Between 1-3 years' PQE in insurance litigation, personal injury defence or commercial disputes

Robust analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence

Excellent drafting and attention to detail

Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives

Professionalism and maturity when dealing with sensitive claimant circumstances

What We Offer 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:

Dress for your day;

Discounted health insurance;

Employee Assistance Program;

Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;

Competitive referral bonus; and

Other amazing perks!

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📌 Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer (Adelaide)
🏢 Nulsen Disability Services
📍 Adelaide