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Junior Lawyer

📍 Brisbane, Australia

Legal Volare Recruitment

Job Description

CBD Location Junior Lawyer - Defendant Insurance Litigation (0-5 Years PAE) Excellent Salary + Mentoring + Clear Career Development + up to 2 days WFH Start your litigation career somewhere you’ll actually enjoy coming to work. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Lawyer to join a highly respected defendant insurance practice that genuinely invests in its people. You won’t be thrown in the deep end or left to figure things out alone, you’ll be supported by approachable Senior Lawyers who enjoy mentoring and teaching. The team is known for producing excellent lawyers because they take development seriously. You’ll gain real hands‑on experience while learning the right way to practice law from experienced practitioners. Whether you have some insurance exposure already, or strong general litigation experience and want to specialise, this role offers a clear pathway and proper guidance from day one. Duties & Responsibilities

Assisting in defence of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability matters Drafting correspondence, pleadings and court documents Preparing briefs to counsel and experts Attending mediations and settlement conferences Legal research and preparing advices Communicating with insurers, brokers and insured professionals Managing smaller matters with supervision as you progress Supporting senior lawyers on complex litigated disputes Running your own files as your confidence grows Workplace Benefits include:

No end of month billing or external marketing pressures Focus on excellent client outcomes rather than time targets Structured mentoring from experienced Insurance Litigators Clear career development pathway Regular feedback and training (not just annual reviews) Interesting, high-quality work from early in your career Excellent salary package Discretionary bonus structure Up to 2 days working from home Beautiful CBD office environment Supportive team who genuinely enjoy working together Social, friendly culture - people with personality Reasonable hours (approx. 8:30am–5:30pm) No late night or weekend expectation culture The Ideal Candidate:

Freshly qualified up to 5 years PAE Have some litigation experience (insurance highly regarded) Have exposure to Professional Indemnity, Public Liability, Personal Injury or general disputes (advantageous) Want to build a long-term career in litigation Enjoy learning and asking questions Take pride in your work and attention to detail Are personable and team-oriented Bring positive energy to a workplace (this team enjoys a laugh) Attitude and willingness to learn matter just as much as experience About the Firm & Culture:

Award-winning, specialist defendant insurance practice with offices across Australia. A true quasi in‑house environment Long‑standing client relationships Less focus on billables, more focus on outcomes Direct access to senior leaders A team that genuinely supports each other The Brisbane office is growing and currently includes a friendly, high-performing team of lawyers, paralegals and support staff. If you’re looking for a firm where you’ll be taught well, trusted early and enjoy the people you work with, we would love to have a confidential conversation. Apply now or contact

Jacquie Speirs

for a confidential discussion. #SCR-jacquie-speirs

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Job Details

Posted Date: February 28, 2026
Job Type: Legal
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Company: Volare Recruitment

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