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Associate 3+ Years PQE (Personal Injury and Institutional Abuse)

Mid levelFull-timeHybridMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 6 months agoVerified 14 hours ago
Pending fitX of Y criteria met

About the job

This job is an exciting opportunity for an Associate with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience to join a dynamic team in Melbourne. Working closely with Partner Ganga Narayanan, you will engage with a diverse client base on significant legal and social matters. The team values collaboration and offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing caseload

Manage a varied caseload of personal injury and institutional abuse insurance matters.
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Advising clients

Advise clients on liability, quantum, strategy and resolution.
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Drafting documents

Draft pleadings, advices, and correspondence.

Key criteria

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3–5 years' post-qualification experience

Demonstrated legal expertise in personal injury matters.

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Strong drafting and analytical skills

Proven ability to draft pleadings and legal documents.

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Experience in personal injury background

Background in either defendant or plaintiff personal injury law.

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5 criteria for this job
3–5 years' post-qualification experience
Demonstrated legal expertise in personal injury matters.

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Strong drafting and analytical skills
Proven ability to draft pleadings and legal documents.

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Experience in personal injury background
Background in either defendant or plaintiff personal injury law.

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Interest in institutional abuse claims
Genuine interest in handling complex institutional abuse matters.

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Commercially minded and proactive
Ability to approach legal issues with a business perspective.

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