Please Note: If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys or reach out to Kennedys' recruitment contact listed on our advert for a confidential conversation. We are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this position.
Are you a driven litigator looking to develop your career alongside a highly regarded insurance litigation team?
Kennedys is seeking a talented Associate with 1-4 years' post-qualification experience to join our growing Perth office. This is an outstanding opportunity to work closely with Jonathan Wyatt, Partner, and gain exposure to complex, high-value disputes for major insurers, corporates and government clients.
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for a lawyer who genuinely enjoys litigation and wants to build their career in a practice that offers autonomy, responsibility and direct client exposure from the outset.
Working as part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you will advise on a broad range of insurance and commercial disputes, managing matters through all stages of the litigation process.
You will have the opportunity to:
Act on complex litigated matters across State and Federal jurisdictions
Develop and execute litigation strategies
Draft pleadings, witness statements, submissions and advices
Manage discovery, evidence gathering and court processes
Attend mediations, hearings and settlement conferences
Work directly with sophisticated insurer and corporate clients
Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
1-4 years' PQE gained within a reputable litigation practice
Strong technical litigation skills and a genuine passion for dispute resolution
Experience managing matters through the court process
Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
A proactive and commercial approach to client service
The confidence to take ownership of matters whilst working collaboratively within a team
A desire to learn from experienced practitioners and continue developing your career in insurance litigation
This role would suit a lawyer who considers themselves a "true litigator" and enjoys the strategic, fast-paced nature of contentious matters.
- Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.
