Associate - Property Damage (Melbourne)

With continued growth in our practice, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate to join our expanding team. This is a varied and dynamic role that will see you working across property damage, marine, recoveries and personal injury matters. You will have day‑to‑day conduct of files, including providing initial advice, preparing pleadings, engaging with liability and quantum experts, managing negotiations, attending mediations and conferences and contributing to strategic decision‑making on both litigated and pre‑litigated matters. The role offers exposure to technically complex claims, including those involving specialised industries and high value recovery actions. You will be supported by a collaborative, high performing team that values strong legal analysis, commercial thinking and practical problem solving. This position is well suited to someone seeking to deepen your expertise and take the next step in a busy and growing practice. About you To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced litigator with strong technical skills and a background in property damage, marine, recoveries and/or personal injury matters. You will have experience managing your own files and be confident providing clear and concise advice to clients. You will have:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to articulate complex issues in plain English.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- The ability to work both autonomously and as part of a supportive and collaborative team.
- Good judgment and initiative.
- A genuine enthusiasm for developing expertise in complex insurance disputes and contributing to the growth of the practice.
- A strong client‑service focus, with the ability to build trusted, professional relationships. Culture & benefits of working with us We work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial perks, including:
- Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
- Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
- Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
- Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
- Mentoring opportunities and on‑the‑job learning to support your professional and personal development
- Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
- Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm. We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rr5qa