Insurance Coverage & Indemnity Associate

Hall & Wilcox; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH equipment provided

Equipment reimbursement up to $500

Hallstar reward program

Learning and career development

Flexible leave incl. parental leave

Free daily breakfast and social events

Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Melbourne seeks an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing General Insurance practice. You will work on property damage and insurance coverage disputes for major Australian insurers, international clients, and government schemes.

Led by industry-leading partners, the team handles complex subrogated recoveries, indemnity issues, and policy coverage disputes. A collaborative culture and opportunities to grow are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of post-admission experience in insurance law.
• Experience providing indemnity and coverage advice to insurers is a plus.
• Experience managing large loss property damage recovery/litigation is desirable.
• Ability to run litigation end-to-end through the Courts.
• Clear, concise legal writing and drafting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Analyse policy wording and advise clients on coverage and stakeholder management.
• Review documents and prepare evidence for court.
• Draft correspondence to Court and third parties.
• Confer with witnesses and prepare witness statements.
• Prepare briefs for counsel.
• Draft Court documents and attend Court.
• Appear at mediations.
• Draft client advices and letters of instruction to experts.

Skills

Insurance law experience

Indemnity advice

Coverage advice

Litigation management

Legal drafting

Team collaboration

Job description

Hall & Wilcox in Melbourne seeks an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing General Insurance practice. You will work on property damage and insurance coverage disputes for major Australian insurers, international clients, and government schemes.

Led by industry-leading partners, the team handles complex subrogated recoveries, indemnity issues, and policy coverage disputes. A collaborative culture and opportunities to grow are offered.