Insurance Litigation Associate – Statutory Claims

HWLE Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Culture & networking

National impact

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers in Sydney seeks an Associate for our Insurance (Statutory Classes) team to advise and defend employers and insurers in industrial common law negligence matters. You will handle high-profile disputes, provide top-tier legal advice, and collaborate with Partners, junior lawyers, and external Counsel to deliver outcomes for clients.

You will manage matters across Supreme Court, District Court, and Personal Injury Commission, with emphasis on risk management and policy coverage, while

Qualifications

• 3+ years PAE in insurance/industrial liability preferred.
• Excellent written communication skills for advice, reports and briefs.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain high standards in a fast-paced practice.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied portfolio of statutory insurance matters under NSW workers compensation and industrial accident framework.
• Preparing advice on liability, psychological injury, risk management and return-to-work strategies.
• Analysing medical, psychological and regulatory material to support clear, commercially focused recommendations.
• Drafting high-quality correspondence, reports, submissions and briefs to counsel.
• Engaging with insurer clients, self-insureds, scheme agents and government stakeholders.
• Assisting with high-profile or sensitive matters, including fatalities and complex liability disputes.
• Developing early-intervention strategies aligned with legislative requirements and client objectives.
• Preparing for and attending conferences, mediations and hearings as required.
• Collaborating with a high-performing team to deliver timely, practical outcomes.

Skills

3+ years PAE

Detail oriented

Excellent written communication

Deadline management

Confidential matters

Client service focus

Job description

HWLE Lawyers in Sydney seeks an Associate for our Insurance (Statutory Classes) team to advise and defend employers and insurers in industrial common law negligence matters. You will handle high-profile disputes, provide top-tier legal advice, and collaborate with Partners, junior lawyers, and external Counsel to deliver outcomes for clients.

You will manage matters across Supreme Court, District Court, and Personal Injury Commission, with emphasis on risk management and policy coverage, while