Toxic Torts - Junior Lawyer

Job Description

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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.

About Us \n

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 \n

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.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

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

The successful candidate will have the following:

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

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:

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