Senior Associate - Civil litigation and professional conduct (Brisbane)
Core
Senior lawyer defending medical practitioners in civil claims and professional conduct matters, including regulatory and disciplinary proceedings.
Role type
Senior Associate (5+ PQE) civil litigation and professional conduct lawyer
Builds
Legal services for doctors and medical practices against civil claims and regulatory investigations
Domain
Australian healthcare law and medical defence
Required skills
civil litigation, medical negligence litigation, professional conduct matters, regulatory proceedings, court representation, legal advice, mentoring junior solicitors
Preferred skills
defendant-side experience, personal injuries experience, written articles, legal presentations
Technologies
electronic document management environment
Responsibilities
Independently manage diverse civil litigation and professional conduct file load; Prepare and manage medical negligence claims under Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002 (Qld); Respond to regulatory bodies (Ahpra, Medical Board of Australia, Office of the Health Ombudsman, etc.); Represent members in courts, tribunals, commissions and/or inquiries; Provide oral and written legal advice to members and claims managers; Mentor and support junior team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties