Senior Associate or Special Counsel - Workers' Comp

Hall & Wilcox; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

WFH equipment provided

Up to 26 weeks parental leave

Competitive remuneration and Hallstar

Learning and career development

Free daily breakfast

Office social events

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the Darwin Insurance practice, focusing on workers' compensation and related statutory matters. The role offers hands-on work with a sizeable team across multiple locations, with learning and progression opportunities.

You will work closely with clients, partners and lawyers in a dynamic environment. The Insurance WA team supports defendant insurance matters with significant exposure and ongoing development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-admission experience within Workers' Compensation.
• Ideally defendant-side experience; plaintiff background considered for transition.
• Clear, concise legal writing skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients in workers' compensation matters in Darwin.
• Work within the Insurance WA team to handle defendant and related matters.
• Collaborate with partners and lawyers for strategic case management and progression.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

Defendant insurance experience

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Education

Post-admission experience in workers' compensation

Job description

Hall & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join the Darwin Insurance practice, focusing on workers' compensation and related statutory matters. The role offers hands-on work with a sizeable team across multiple locations, with learning and progression opportunities.

You will work closely with clients, partners and lawyers in a dynamic environment. The Insurance WA team supports defendant insurance matters with significant exposure and ongoing development