Associate – Property Insurance Litigation – Sydney

2-4 PAE

  • Permanent full-time position
  • Hybrid working arrangements with equipment provided
  • Generous salaries and bonuses
  • Sydney CBD Location
  • Work as part of a collaborative team
  • Many benefits and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
  • Work life balance

About Us

Ligeti Partners is a leading national insurance and commercial dispute resolution Firm with a presence in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Perth. We have provided legal services to insurers, self-insureds, public companies, and Local Government for more than 40 years. The firm embraces an employee supportive, fun, and vibrant team culture with a strong performance orientation and provides many benefits to team members. Ligeti Partners aspires to provide exceptional service through its values of Collaboration, Integrity, Growth and Excellence to ensure success for our clients and our people. The firm has the technology and systems to enable collaboration virtually and face to face.

The Role

As an Associate Insurance Lawyer, you will play a pivotal role in our Sydney CBD office. You will have excellent technical legal skills, and will utilise your experience and skills to provide valuable legal expertise in our Commercial and Residential Property Damage team. You will be someone who is highly motivated and can work with considerable autonomy.

You will provide mentoring to the more junior lawyers and staff, and will fit in with our positive and supportive team culture.  This is a full-time permanent position that offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients and take your career to the next level.

Duties

  • Communicating with clients both in writing and verbally;
  • Identifying legal issues, briefing experts and analysing opinion;
  • Preparing court documents, including evidence;
  • Reviewing evidence and preparing advices on indemnity, liability and quantum;
  • File management;
  • Communicating with other practitioners;
  • Appearing in Court, both Online and in-person; 
  • Supervising junior solicitors; and
  • Briefing counsel.

What We Offer

We are dedicated to providing our employees with exceptional benefits that promote job satisfaction and work life balance. Some of the benefits include: 

  • Flexible/hybrid working with supplied equipment; 
  • Rewards and bonuses for your commitment and performance;
  • A great range of social activities;
  • Open door policy;
  • Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave and additional leave benefits:
  • Referral incentives up to $10,000.00;
  • Opportunities to work interstate; 
  • Development course reimbursements and many more amazing perks.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a technical, driven and personable Associate with a passion for providing outstanding client service. With your strong legal background and expertise in insurance and commercial dispute resolution, you will be a valuable asset to our team. Your ability to build strong client relationships, collaborate effectively, and deliver results independently will be crucial to your success in this role. You will encourage and support the continuous growth of team members, and your desire for personal development will be met with various opportunities for professional advancement.

How to Apply

You must have permanent unrestricted Australian working rights to apply.

If you are eager and committed to your professional development within a fun, social environment, then please apply now! To apply, please submit an Up-to-date CV to National HR and Marketing Manager, Naomi Lim nlim@ligeti.com.au.

Ligeti Partners is committed to promoting Equal Employment Opportunities. If you require any support during the application process, please reach out to our HR team on (03) 9947 4500 or email hradmin@ligeti.com.au and we will be happy to assist you.