Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer

Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, we're seeking a Lawyer with between 1-3 years' PQE to work alongside Caroline Knight.

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Due to growth of our Adelaide Toxic Torts team, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer (1-3 years’ PQE) to support a highly regarded Partner, Caroline Knight. In this role you will be working on a range matters involving dust diseases litigation for a number of our national and international clients.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage a varied caseload of dust disease claims under supervision
• Draft defences, statements of claim, evidence summaries, liability analyses and strategic advice
• Assess exposure histories and interrogate causation issues using expert evidence
• Prepare briefs to counsel and liaise with experts
• Assist with mediations, contribution negotiations and multi‑party litigation strategy
• Analyse and prosecute contribution claims against employers, insurers, builders and other commercial entities

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Between 1-3 years’ PQE in insurance litigation, personal injury defence or commercial disputes
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with technical medical evidence
• Excellent drafting and attention to detail
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance legal and insurer objectives
• Professionalism and maturity when dealing with sensitive claimant circumstances

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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