Associate - CTP

Hall & Wilcox; Newcastle City Council; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH equipment reimbursement up to $500

Hallstar reward program

26 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible leave options

Free daily breakfast

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Australia seeks an Associate to join the Statutory Insurance NSW - CTP practice, based in Newcastle or Sydney. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years post-admission experience defending personal injury claims, specifically in CTP.

This growth role offers clear career progression within a supportive environment and opportunities to contribute to high-profile matters at a respected, national firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years post-admission experience.
• Experience in personal injury, defence of CTP claims.
• Experience on the defendant side is ideal.
• Strong, clear legal writing and meticulous attention to detail.
• Commitment to client service and ability to organise priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defence of CTP claims within the Statutory Insurance NSW team.
• Provide clear, concise legal writing and client service support.

Skills

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Client service mindset

Organising and prioritising

Education

Admitted solicitor (post-qualification)

Job description

• 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

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

About The Role And Team

We have an opportunity for an Associate to join our thriving Statutory Insurance NSW - CTP practice working with a highly regarded team based in our Newcastle or Sydney office. The successful candidate will ideally have minimum of two years post-admission experience in the defence of personal injury claims, specifically in CTP.

This is a genuine growth role for the right candidate, offering the opportunity for clear career progression within a supportive environment.

The Statutory Insurance NSW - CTP practice is a defendant insurance legal team which has approximately 60 people across the Sydney and Newcastle office.

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• minimum of two year of post-admission experience;
• experience working in the personal injury space, specifically in defence of CTP claims;
• experience on the defendant side is ideal;
• clear, concise legal writing skills with strong attention to detail;
• a strong commitment to client service; and
• initiative and the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

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 were recently named Law Firm of the Year at the 2026 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.

We do great work, smarter. We're passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We're known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

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), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it's like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

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 Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at ***email_hidden*** 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.