Lawyer/Associate - Insurance Casualty

About McCabes

McCabes is a prominent Australian law firm specializing in Commercial, Government, and Insurance law. The firm is recognized for delivering expert, timely legal services while maintaining a strong culture and solid values. Combining innovation and commercial insight, McCabes aims to achieve optimal results for its clients.

Position Overview

This opportunity is for a full-time lawyer position within our distinguished Insurance Division located in Melbourne. The successful candidate will engage with complex and valuable cases for premium insurer clients. The team is respected in the industry for providing superior advice and excellent client service across a variety of insurance sectors including public liability (covering personal injury, property damage, and product liability), professional indemnity and directors & officers liability, and management liability insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle coverage and defense roles in general insurance claims for a diverse client base.
• Possess comprehensive and proven knowledge of the insurance industry to manage cases through to resolution.
• Lead and mentor paralegals, graduate lawyers, and junior lawyers within the team.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent along with a current practising certificate for Victoria.
• Have 1 to 3 years of post-admission experience working on general insurance issues, including casualty and/or financial lines claims.
• Demonstrated confidence in client interaction and communication with experts across disciplines.
• Exhibit strong initiative, commitment, and organizational skills with a commercial and client-oriented approach.
• Effectively handle a demanding workload and meet critical deadlines.
• Possess negotiation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively in straightforward language.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to join a skilled team in a flexible, inclusive, and forward-thinking professional environment.
• A culture grounded in integrity, excellence, and courage offering ample chances for professional growth.
• Personalized career development support alongside challenging and varied legal work.
• Direct mentoring by senior legal professionals within the firm.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to support employees.

Additional Information

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Australia. McCabes is committed to fostering an accessible and inclusive recruitment process, providing reasonable adjustments upon request. Applications from recruitment agencies are only accepted if previously contacted by the firm's human resources team. Candidate submissions sent to principals or employees without prior authorization will not be considered.