Senior Associate - Defendant Personal Injury Lawyer (6Years’ PAE) Location: Sydney CBD (On-site) Firm Type: Leading Mid-Sized Law Firm About the Firm We are a premier mid-sized firm based in Sydney, known for our personable and down-to-earth culture, high-quality work, and exceptional client base. As one of Australia’s oldest firms, we have successfully evolved to meet the challenges of being a trusted legal adviser in a modern world. We pride ourselves on offering lawyers the best of both worlds: a truly friendly, supportive, and flexible work environment, alongside direct access to partners and exposure to top-quality, complex, and challenging work at an early career stage. We look for people who share our values of Excellence, Commitment, Accountability, Collaboration, and Service. The Opportunity We are seeking to hire a bright and ambitious Personal Injury Lawyer with approximately 6 years’ Post Admission Experience (PAE) to join our defendant insurance practice. While this is a defendant role, we strongly encourage lawyers with Plaintiff experience to apply. We value the perspective and transferable skills you bring and will provide the necessary training to transition your practice to the defence side. You will join a highly experienced Insurance team that acts on panel appointments for key insurers and risk carriers. You will primarily defend claims on behalf of government agencies regarding sensitive and interesting matters, with a focus on general liability, public liability, school-related litigation, and intentional tort claims. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for defending a diverse range of matters, including: General & Public Liability Defence: Defending claims involving occupier’s liability, caregiver/client relationships, delegable duties of care (head and subcontracts), and vicarious liability. Intentional Torts Defence: Defending claims spanning assault and battery, unlawful detention, invasion of privacy, use of excessive force, defamation, and malicious prosecution. Complex Litigation: Managing defence strategies for matters ranging from slips and trips to fatalities, catastrophic injuries, and psychiatric injury/compensation to relatives’ claims. Dust Diseases: Assisting in the defence of dust diseases claims within a team led by partners recognized as industry experts. Skills and Qualifications Experience: 6 years’ PAE with a solid grounding in Personal Injury law. Both Defendant and Plaintiff backgrounds will be considered. Technical Skills: Strong drafting skills are essential. Academics: An impressive academic record is required. Attributes: You should be ambitious, eager to learn, and capable of working in a client-focused environment where every individual plays an essential role. Why Join Us? Direct Mentoring: Enjoy a genuinely inclusive culture with excellent training and mentoring from senior partners to help you excel in defendant litigation. Quality Work: Gain exposure to defending sensitive government matters and high-stakes litigation rarely available to junior lawyers in larger firms. Culture: Join a team that values your contribution and offers a friendly, collaborative atmosphere.
