Lawyer - Insurance

Full job description
Opportunity to work remotely and in office

A competitive salary and bonus scheme

Direct mentoring from the Partners in the team

Learning and career progression opportunities

Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Lawyer to join our Defendant Workers Compensation practice.

You will be exposed to all facets of dust disease, workers compensation, statutory disputes, and damages claim.

This role is a growth role, offering the opportunity for career progression within a supportive and nurturing environment.

About the team

As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney, we have an enviable list of insurer, employer and government clients, who seek our legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.

Our ideal candidate will possess:

2+ years PQE or experience working with an Insurer, other defendant firm or as a plaintiff lawyer

Experience in some or all of the key practice areas of dust disease litigation and respondent Workers Compensation including statutory disputes and work injury damages matters

Excellent time management

Ability to cope under pressure, manage workflow and effectively prioritise

Strong attention to detail

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and

An interest in learning about/understanding our clients and their business.

About Bartier Perry

A 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

The benefits of working with us include:

Work life balance through our flex policy

Incentive bonus program for all staff

Regular social and team activities

Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave

In house learning and development opportunities

Reward and recognition program

Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

How to apply – upload your cover note and CV. Alternatively you can email your documents directly to our People and Culture team at careers@bartier.com.au.

Please note: Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered for this role. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Please also note: At this stage, we are inviting direct applications only. We will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies for this role.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive and flexible workplace where differences such as age, gender, culture, disability, ****** orientation, religion and family and caring responsibilities are valued and respected.

Please contact the People & Culture team if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace. We encourage you to advise us at the time of application and we welcome hearing from you. We also understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff, clients, guests and the broader public.