Senior Associate – Insurance Statutory & Work Injury Damages

HWLE Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meritocracy-based career growth

Friendly, collaborative culture

Extensive professional networking

Job summary

HWLE Lawyers in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join our Insurance Statutory Classes / Work Injury Damages practice. You will work under Partners Mersina Kikinis and Ron Galea, handling a sophisticated mix of Work Injury Damages and statutory matters with autonomy and direct client engagement.

The role offers ownership of complex files, leadership in client consultations, and opportunities to advance within a meritocratic firm that values performance and results.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PAE with strong WID or statutory workers' compensation experience.
• Ability to run matters with independence/autonomy.
• Strategic and critical thinking capability.
• Consultative approach with clear communication for clients.
• Strong relationship-building within a close-knit team.
• Excellent drafting and analytical capability.

Responsibilities

• Support blue chip clients, insurers, employers and brokers with advice and claims management.
• Manage a portfolio of files with a high degree of autonomy.
• Provide strategic advice on liability and quantum.
• Lead client consultations and conferences.
• Appear in the Personal Injury Commission, District Court and Supreme Court.
• Instruct and work with medical, liability and investigation experts.
• Attend and represent clients at mediations in the Personal Injury Commission.

Skills

Work Injury Damages

Insurance defense

Autonomy

Strategic thinking

Client relationship mgmt

Drafting

Job description

HWLE Lawyers in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate / Special Counsel to join our Insurance Statutory Classes / Work Injury Damages practice. You will work under Partners Mersina Kikinis and Ron Galea, handling a sophisticated mix of Work Injury Damages and statutory matters with autonomy and direct client engagement.

The role offers ownership of complex files, leadership in client consultations, and opportunities to advance within a meritocratic firm that values performance and results.