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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