Contract Duration:December **** – February **** (12 week contract minimum)
Location:Sydney CBD (In office)
Hours:Full-time preferred
About the Prospect
Yegal is partnering with a leading insurance and financial services organisation to offer law students and graduates a unique paid placement asClaims Consultants.
This role is ideal for students close to graduation or recent graduates who want to add corporate office experience to their CV.
A claims role is also a strong alternative to unpaid volunteer legal work, as it providespractical experience in liability, dispute resolution, and stakeholder managementwhile working in a professional commercial environment.
Claims roles often serve as a bridge between university studies and longer-term opportunities in private practice or in-house legal teams.
Your Responsibilities
Manage a portfolio of insurance claims from lodgement through to resolution.
Act as an advocate for clients throughout the claims process, ensuring professional and empathetic customer service.
Interpret and apply policy wordings, terms, conditions, and exclusions.
Ensure compliance with relevant statutory guidelines and company service standards.
Escalate and collaborate with senior staff on complex matters, with referrals made to external law firms where required.
Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, including service providers, insurers,



and legal professionals.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate claim records.
What You'll Gain
Paid corporate experience directly relevant toinsurance law, liability, and dispute resolution.
Opportunities to apply and develop legal problem-solving, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Exposure to commercial practice, client service, and regulatory compliance.
A hybrid work model, combining Sydney CBD office time with the flexibility to work from home.
An excellent stepping-stone for those considering future careers in litigation, insurance law, or commercial practice.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking applications from:
Currentlaw students (ideally penultimate or final year)or recent graduates.
Strong communicators, both written and verbal, with high attention to detail.
Candidates with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Individuals with prior customer service or corporate experience (desirable but not essential).
An interest in insurance, litigation, or dispute resolution will be highly regarded.
Availability
Full time availability from December **** to February **** is strongly preferred
Please ensure you are available for the full contract period (excl Public Holidays).

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