CLIENT BACKGROUND

This Yegal client is one of the leading financial services / insurance claims organisations in Australia.

Claims roles are a great way for law graduates to get exposure to the legal sector. This firm is themselves a client of some of Australia’s leading law firms.

When these insurance claims become complex, they are referred to law firms for management/ advice. In this way, you will be working with external counsel on a daily basis.

The company office is centrally located adjacent to Australia Square and a short walk from Wynyard Train Station.

The client is looking for someone long term.

They are offering the right candidate a 3 month contract initially with a view to permanent employment being considered thereafter subject to performance.

KEY DUTIES

– Manage a portfolio of claims with a mixed portfolio including common law damages, personal injury claims and other general liability claims.

– Interacting with and providing instructions to Legal Panel Firms within the required timeframes on all pre-litigated and litigated matters.

– Providing clients and other involved parties with updates in relation to litigated matters.

– Preparing claims for and attending claims review meetings when required.

– Build and develop external business relationships with external networks.

– Undertaking pre-mediation preparation, assisting with strategy considerations and attending mediations as required.

– Interpret policy wordings and apply confident decision making.

– Liaise with various third party providers including solicitors, loss adjusters, brokers and barristers.

– Attending client meetings where applicable.

ABOUT YOU

– Attention to detail and critical thinking skills typically acquired over the course of a law degree.

– Ability to engage, instruct and work with relevant providers including loss adjusters, lawyers and consultants.

– You must be strong communicator & have a client-centric approach, you have a high degree of empathy and understanding.

– Legal qualifications will be advantageous but candidates approaching admission will be considered. Insurance experience is not required for this role.

– Good problem-solving skills – ability to interpret technical / investigation reports to make sound business decisions.

Apply today to be considered for this role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted sometime thereafter. Video interviews will follow