Our client is a well-regarded insurance and personal services law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle. They are a trusted adviser to major government and non-government organisations, acting in complex statutory litigation and high-profile matters within the NSW Dust Diseases jurisdiction.

The firm is known for its positive, down-to-earth culture and supportive environment. Their practice is built around core values of integrity, expertise and respect – both in how they serve clients and how they treat their people.

About the position:

Joining our client’s Dust Diseases team as a Solicitor or Associate, you will work on complex defendant matters involving asbestos and other dust-related conditions, acting primarily for government agencies, departments, insurers and large employers.

You will:

• Manage your own portfolio of dust diseases, personal injury and workers’ compensation matters
• Critically review and interpret detailed medico-legal and factual evidence
• Draft complex advices, correspondence and court documents within tight timeframes
• Prepare matters for mediation and hearing with an eye on practical, cost-effective outcomes
• Build strong relationships with sophisticated government and insurer clients through clear, timely communication

At the Associate level, you will also play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and support staff, helping to shape the next generation of litigators in the team.
This role is ideal for a defendant-side litigator who enjoys technically challenging work, medico-legal issues and the fast-paced nature of the Dust Diseases jurisdiction, while still wanting a collaborative team and sensible expectations around hours.

Key Requirements:

• Admission as a Solicitor in NSW and a current NSW practising certificate
• 5+ years’ post-admission experience in litigation, ideally defendant
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in personal injury, workers’ compensation and/or dust diseases matters
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and case law in NSW
• Excellent analytical, drafting and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently when required
• Confident communicator who can build rapport with government clients, insurers and peers
• For Associate level: proven experience coaching, mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and support staff
• Genuine commitment to ongoing learning and professional development

On offer:

• Permanent role with a successful, forward-thinking insurance and personal services firm
• High-quality defendant dust diseases and personal injury work for major government agencies and insurers
• Direct access to and mentoring from experienced partners and senior practitioners who are leaders in this space
• Real work–life balance, with flexibility and work-from-home options
• Friendly, cohesive team with a strong sense of collegiality and open-door leadership
• Structured learning and development, including clear pathways to progress your career
• Regular social, team and firm-wide events throughout the year

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. 

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

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