Lawyer

Location: Sydney

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Title: Personal Injury Law | Sensitive Claims

• Government, insurance, commercial and not for profit clients
• Trauma-informed approach to sensitive claims
• Supportive environment focused on development and professional excellence

Support clients navigate significant legal changes and defend claims in historical and recent abuse in an institutional and related setting.

About us

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest independent law and consulting firms. With a heritage of almost 200 years, we are known for our excellence, and our authentic and enduring relationships with our clients, our people and our communities. Clients seek out MinterEllison to help them solve complex problems every day. We do this by our full-service legal offering and complementary consulting offering.

We offer opportunities to work on industry-leading mandates for top-tier clients, while being part of a high-performing and collaborative team that values excellence, diversity of thought, curiosity, and inclusion. We value our people and empower them to achieve their ambitions - with the support, trust and autonomy to grow their careers in meaningful ways.

We support sustainable ways of working regarding how, when and where you work and offer a wide range of social, financial and health benefits (see www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2025.ashx)

The team

We have a wonderful opportunity to join our industry leading insurance practice, based in Sydney. You will work with partners and senior lawyers on primarily sensitive claims.

Our national team has a diverse and well-established client base, including insurers, government, churches and schools.   

What you need

We welcome applications from lawyers who:

• have 1+ years' experience in personal injuries claims work (preferably with sensitive claims as a part of their practice);
• are familiar with civil procedure; 
• are able to thoroughly and sensitively interrogate evidence in relation to liability and quantum issues;
• are personally well organised, with demonstrated experience in managing a portfolio of claims;
• have a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts;
• work in a highly collaborative environment;
• are resilient and committed to excellence that matches our own; and
• take pride in their work and who they work for.

How to apply

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet all the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Miriam.Harner@minterellison.com.