Associate – Insurance, Disputes & Coverage
Clyde & Co
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sydney • Australia
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About the role
- Assist with the preparation and management of client files
- Draft, analyse, and interpret a range of legal documents and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and prepare summary memoranda
- Prepare and file court documents
- Attend client meetings and teleconferences
- Contribute to matter planning and strategy sessions
- Prepare file notes, memoranda, and meeting summaries
- Assist with drafting witness statements and affidavits
- Liaise with and support barristers, including preparing briefs to counsel
- Stay up to date with legal developments and contribute to internal learning sessions
- Support business development activities, including writing articles, preparing presentations, and assisting with tenders and client events
Requirements
- Genuine interest in general insurance litigation spanning financial lines, professional indemnity, and director and officers (D&O)
- Strong academic credentials
- Self-driven with excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
- Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with clients
Benefits
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal researchdrafting legal documentspreparing court documentswriting articlespreparing presentationsdrafting witness statementspreparing briefs to counselanalysing legal documentsinterpreting legal documentstime management
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationteamworkcollaborationself-drivenability to manage competing prioritiescommercial awarenessbuilding rapport with clients