- Permanent, full-time position
- Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast and office social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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About the role and team
We have a new opportunity for a Lawyer or Associate with between 1 and 5 years of post-admission experience to join our General Insurance team in Adelaide, working with a highly regarded team.
Our national General Insurance practice advises on and manages litigated claims for a number of major insurers, reinsurers and corporates, and on behalf of significant clients in a wide variety of industries. We sit on the legal panels of Australia’s top general insurers, as well as a number of other local and international insurers.
This role will focus primarily on defending compulsory third party (CTP) claims on behalf of insurers, including those involving complex liability and quantum issues, in addition to workers compensation and public liability claims. There are also opportunities to work for our government clients. You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision.
You will be responsible for:
- reviewing documents and preparation of chronologies;
- drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;
- conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements;
- preparing briefs for counsel;
- drafting Court documents and attending Court;
- drafting advices;
- drafting letters of instruction to experts; and
- legal research.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- between 1 and 5 years of post-admission experience in defendant insurance law;
- ideally you will have experience in CTP, however we are also open to meeting candidates with experience in workers compensation, public liability, property insurance (including recoveries, defence and indemnity) and abuse claims;
- a genuine interest in contributing to the growth and success of our insurance practice in Adelaide;
- clear, concise legal writing skills; and
- strong attention to detail.
About us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.
We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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