ROLE:
Kennedys is seeking a highly motivated Associate with 2 + years' PQE to join our busy Insurance team based in our growing Melbourne office.
TEAM:
Our vibrant Melbourne Insurance team is led by 4 prominent Partners: Nicole Wearne , Mark Attard , Ganga Narayanan and Emily Schneider who pride themselves on promoting an inclusive culture; ensuring everyone works together to achieve the best results for our clients.
Supporting mostly with professional indemnity and insurance litigation work, you will become part of a highly experienced team consisting of x 5 Special Counsel and x 4 Senior Associates whilst receiving first-class support from our dedicated Paralegals and Legal Secretaries – enabling you to thrive in the fast-paced world of insurance litigation.
Kennedys is a global firm and has had a presence in Australia since 2006. In 2017, Kennedys Melbourne opened to reinforce the firm's commitment to the Australian market and Kennedys has fast-growing offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane. Our Melbourne office has grown exponentially over the last 12 months thanks to our talented people and reputation in the global insurance market.

CLIENTS:

• Multinational Insurance Companies
• Global Insurance Companies
• Boutique Underwriting Agencies
• And many more!

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• We are looking for a strong litigator with 2 + years' PQE in professional indemnity or general insurance
• You will possess excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrate the proven ability to manage your own time with excellent organisation skills and strong attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and integrity; displaying the highest standard of professional ethics
• Flexible attitude towards working practices and ability to adapt style as required
• A natural team player ready to assist and support colleagues where necessary
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic with a genuine desire to further your career at Kennedys

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

• where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.