Job Description
Senior Associate & Special Counsel Roles | General Insurance (Casualty) Melbourne | Confidential Opportunity | n
We are currently working on a
confidential instruction
with a well-regarded national firm experiencing
strong growth within its General Insurance (Casualty) practice
, driven by the
recent acquisition of additional panel appointments
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About the firm: n
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Regularly recognised as an
"Employer of Choice"
in Australia
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Named among the
best firms to work for
in national rankings
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Ranked around
top most attractive firms
to lawyers
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Consistently appears in: n
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Best Law Firms to Work For
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Attraction Firms
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Strong internal focus on: n
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Culture
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Flexibility
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Inclusion
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The reason for the hires is that the team is expanding due to winning more panel work and seeking a
Senior Associate & Special Counsel
to join its Melbourne office (multiple positions).
The Prospect n
This role sits within a high-performing General Insurance Team operating across
Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane
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Special Counsel and Senior Associate levels in Melbourne
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You will work across a diverse mix of defendant insurance matters, including: n
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Personal injury (slips & trips, public liability)
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WorkCover and third-party claims
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Coronial inquests
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Sensitive abuse matters
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Claims involving public transport, real estate agencies, childcare providers and institutional clients
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The practice includes work for




major insurers and institutional clients
, including religious institution panels.
The Role n
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Manage a varied and complex file load with autonomy
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Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the team
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Contribute to client relationships and panel delivery
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Fantastic salary on offer with flexibility and better work life balance!
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Abuse matters are
appropriately managed and capped
(generally <50% of workload, ~10 files max), with
structured mental health support and training in place
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The Ideal Profile n
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8+ PQE (or operating at SA/SC level)
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Admission as a solicitor with a current practicing certificate or eligible for one immediately
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Strong background in
defendant insurance | casualty & abuse matters
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Able to run matters end-to-end with minimal supervision
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A reliable, steady operator who can be trusted with key panel work
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Why This Role n
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Growth driven by new panel wins
– strong and consistent pipeline of work
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Expanding team with genuine long-term opportunity
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National platform with a
supportive, down-to-earth culture
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High-quality work without unnecessary bureaucracy
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Remuneration n
$230,000 – $300,000 package
(depending on experience)
Confidential Discussion n
If you would be open to a confidential discussion, I would be happy to provide further detail.
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As always,
nothing is disclosed without your consent
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📌 Senior Associate & Special Counsel | General Insurance (Casualty) (Melbourne)
🏢 Croft & Fisher
📍 Melbourne