Lawyer or Senior Associate, Medical Indemnity

Join a leading national private practice and work on complex, high-stakes matters within a premier insurance law and litigation team. This role offers the opportunity to manage sophisticated disputes while benefiting from flexible working options, dedicated mentors, and a clear career progression path.

As part of a growing medical indemnity team, you will advise general insurance clients on medical indemnity and health law litigation, including:

• Managing medical negligence litigation as part of a team, including attending mediations and settlement conferences.
• Handling Coronial inquiries and disciplinary proceedings involving health entities and practitioners.
• Advising insurers on coverage, particularly professional indemnity and medical indemnity insurance.
• Reviewing medical and health records, and preparing briefs for counsel and expert witnesses.
• Drafting court documents, settlement deeds, and Medical Panel referrals.
• Preparing advice on indemnity, liability, prospects, quantum, reserves, and strategy.
• Researching and providing legal analysis, and presenting on medical indemnity and health law topics.
• Coaching and mentoring junior lawyers, graduates, and seasonal clerks.
• Building and retaining client relationships.

About You:

• 3+ years PAE in medical or health law litigation, or a related practice area.
• Tertiary qualification in law and a current Practising Certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective stakeholder management ability.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships for successful client outcomes.
• Strong critical reasoning, investigative skills, and the ability to think laterally.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan and prioritise to meet deliverables.
• Comfortable presenting to groups of varying sizes.
• Identifies risks and complies with risk management protocols.
• A professional, client-focused, and ethical approach, with resilience under pressure.

This firm is known for its collaborative, supportive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership development, and diversity. The team is committed to innovation in legal service delivery and community engagement through pro bono work.

• 3+ years PAE in medical or health law litigation, or a related practice area.
• Tertiary qualification in law and a current Practising Certificate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships.
• Strong critical reasoning and investigative skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise work.
• Proficiency in conducting presentations and meetings.
• Identifies risks and complies with group risk management protocol.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Professional, client-focused, and ethical approach.
• Resilient nature with ability to remain calm under pressure.