The Role
We are looking for a talented and passionate lawyer who wants to carve out a career as a litigation Lawyer. You will be part of a friendly team, learning from senior practitioners who will coach and guide you and provide you with the opportunity you to reach your next career milestone.
Your role will comprise of;
a) the autonomous management of litigated motor vehicle property damage recovery claims and defences on behalf of some of Australia's largest insurers;
and
b) the opportunity to work on subrogated recoveries (fire, flood, impact damage), builder's warranty insurance recoveries, fraud and indemnity disputes and advice, and a broad range of other litigated matters.
About You
You will be looking to further your legal career with a growing commercial law firm. To be successful in this role, you will have experience (pre or post admission) in litigation, as well as an interest in a role where you will autonomously manage litigated motor vehicle claims and defences, including appearing virtually at and running your own small claims hearings in the Local Court of NSW. Previous experience in the space is not essential but would be looked at favourably.
You will want to be a litigation lawyer who manages a portfolio of work (with appropriate supervision) and will have the right attitude where you want to grow with us as a firm and develop a fulfilling legal career with us.
If you are passionate and looking for an opportunity to join a progressive Firm where you will gain extensive experience in a dynamic industry leading insurance litigation practice within a supportive culture, then we want to hear from you.
To apply upload a copy of your Cover letter and CV together with your Academic Transcript (requirement for your application to be considered)
The Firm
William Roberts Lawyers is an award-winning commercial dispute resolution and litigation law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore with over 20 exceptional years in business. This is demonstrated by our appointments to panels where we act for major Australian and international corporate clients across various industries and government, including banking and finance, funds management, insurance, building and construction, transport, and many others prestigious clients (from politicians, to media identities, and many others).
We have been recognised as an employer of choice by Australasian Lawyer in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, were named as Insurance team of the year in 2023 (Australian Law Awards) and have been a finalist for that award many times in the past decade including most recently in 2026.
William Roberts Lawyers is a dynamic, innovative and Award-winning law firm with a focus on dispute resolution and litigation. William Roberts Lawyers has offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore.
For over 20 years, our people have been the driving force of the Firm’s success. By developing deep and strong relationships with and between our people, we have been able to grow our business by providing an environment where they can thrive and advance their career.
Why Join us?
We’ll provide you with the opportunity to work
Our Culture
William Roberts Lawyers’ people strategy continues to focus on creating a vibrant firm culture that allows our people to thrive and flourish by promoting the growth and career advancement of talent including initiatives supporting recognition and reward; diversity and inclusion; professional development, and a broad range family-friendly policies.
What makes WR different?
Autonomy
Lawyers have autonomy while running their matters and this level of client interaction is definitely a game changer for new and experienced lawyers.
We trust our entire team, including our junior lawyers which enables them to have carriage of their own matters, with supervision from their mentors and their principal. Direct client interaction is not restricted to senior lawyers. Our flat management team operate on an open-door policy making the senior team accessible and approachable. As part of ongoing professional development, team member are provided with regular feedback from their mentors and are encouraged to attend various seminars/workshops to upskill.
Performance, Recognition and Career Advancement
Our team is motivated, innovative, talented and committed to excellence. The firm invests heavily in the development of its team member, recognises performance and has a strong track record of recognising and then promoting team member on merit without being constrained by post qualification years of experience. If your performance meets the competencies and selection criteria of career milestones, you will be promoted.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our dynamic and high performing team of people come from a broad variety of backgrounds bringing a diverse range of experiences and perspectives to the workplace that are applied to challenges faced by our clients. We always strive to ensure an inclusive environment and proactively create opportunities to highlight social, cultural and ethnic celebrations that allow team member to feel valued and can thrive whilst being their authentic self.
