Reach Legal Consultants | Disputes lawyers | Melbourne at Ashurst Perkins Coie

The role

This is a 2-month full-time contract role for an experienced Disputes Lawyer with over 5 years of PQE, based in East Melbourne, Australia. The position is with Reach Legal Consultants, part of Ashurst Perkins Coie, and focuses on litigation matters.

What you'll do

Manage and advise on negligence and personal injury claims
Handle physical and psychological injury matters
Manage claims from initial assessment through to resolution
Develop claims strategies
Provide practical legal advice
Negotiate settlements
Participate in mediations and other dispute resolution processes
Manage a varied and complex caseload effectively
Work with internal clients, external solicitors, counsel and other relevant parties

What we're looking for

Minimum of 5 years of experience

Current Australian practising certificate

Right to live and work in Australia

Experience managing and advising on negligence and personal injury claims

Strong experience across both litigated and non-litigated claims

Experience handling physical and psychological injury matters

Exposure to institutional abuse claims and other sensitive or complex claims

Knowledge of negligence, personal injury and applicable civil liability principles

Experience managing claims from initial assessment through to resolution

Strong litigation and dispute resolution experience, including briefing and instructing external counsel

Experience developing claims strategies and providing practical legal advice

Strong knowledge of court processes, procedures and relevant evidentiary requirements

Experience negotiating settlements and participating in mediations and other dispute resolution processes

Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload effectively

Strong analytical and legal problem-solving skills

Sound judgement and ability to assess complex legal and factual issues

Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills

Empathetic and sensitive approach when dealing with difficult subject matter

High level of discretion, professionalism and confidentiality

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organisational and case management skills

Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

Calm and resilient when managing sensitive and challenging matters

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Experience advising government departments, public sector organisations or large institutional clients· nice to have

Understanding of the legal and reputational sensitivities associated with claims involving schools, children and vulnerable individuals· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life

Hiring contacts

adam.saunders@ashurstperkins.com

Reach Legal Consultants | Disputes lawyers | Melbourne