Associate, Workers’ Compensation Defense

Hicksons Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Mentoring and development programs

16 weeks paid parental leave

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Novated leasing

Corporate social responsibility & pro‑

Job summary

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb is a Sydney-based commercial law firm seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for its Workers Compensation team. The role focuses on defending employers and insurers across a broad spectrum of workplace injury claims, including orthopaedic, neurological, and psychological injuries.

Applicants should have 3+ years post-qualification experience in defendant workers compensation or insurance litigation, with a track record in defense work and client-focused

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in defendant workers compensation or insurance litigation.
• Defendant experience within a well-regarded practice.
• Strong technical capability across liability, quantum, and litigation strategy.
• Experience managing matters and delivering practical, commercially focused advice to clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish trusted client relationships.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to mentoring, knowledge sharing and team success.
• Willingness to participate in knowledge sharing and business development activities to enhance your skills.
• A growth mindset and desire to progress your career within a supportive and ambitious team.

Skills

Workers' comp experience

Insurance litigation

Defendant experience

Legal strategy

Client communication

Mentoring & teamwork

Business development

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Job description

Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt | Holman Webb is a Sydney-based commercial law firm seeking an Associate/Senior Associate for its Workers Compensation team. The role focuses on defending employers and insurers across a broad spectrum of workplace injury claims, including orthopaedic, neurological, and psychological injuries.

Applicants should have 3+ years post-qualification experience in defendant workers compensation or insurance litigation, with a track record in defense work and client-focused