Insurance Solicitor / Senior Associate

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About us:

At Colin Biggers Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.

We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.

Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.

We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.

We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor or Senior Associate to work in our Insurance Team specialising in professional indemnity and solicitor's negligence claims.
Providing clients with legal advice
Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
Managing prospective client relationships
Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements
About you:
3-7 years' PQE with experience in professional indemnity
A desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work together
Ability to manage large volumes of documents
Strong attention to detail
Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills Read more