Senior Associate - Workers' Compensation

Hall & Wilcox; Sydney, Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

WFH equipment provided

Flexible leave including 26 weeks paid

Parental leave

Breakfast and office events

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox is seeking a Senior Associate to join the Statutory Insurance NSW - Workers' Compensation practice in Sydney or Newcastle. The role offers growth with a supportive environment and collaboration with a large, experienced team across multiple offices.

The successful candidate will have minimum five years’ post-admission experience in personal injury, specifically Workers' Compensation, and the ability to mentor junior members while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Five years' post-admission experience in the personal injury space, specifically Workers' Compensation (defendant side).
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a collaborative team.
• Excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and ability to manage client relationships.
• Willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior team members; ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the NSW Statutory Insurance - Workers' Compensation practice across Newcastle and Sydney.
• Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the team.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive service delivery.
• Collaborate with partners across offices to strategy and execute complex files.
• Draft pleadings, memos and advice with precision and clarity.

Job description

• Permanent full time position
• Sydney or Newcastle
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our growing Statutory Insurance NSW - Workers' Compensation practice working with a highly regarded team based in our Sydney or Newcastle office.

The successful candidate will have minimum of five years’ post-admission experience in personal injury claims, specifically Workers' Compensation. This is a genuine growth role for the right candidate, offering the opportunity for clear career progression within a supportive and nurturing environment.

The Statutory Insurance NSW - Workers' Compensation section is a defendant insurance legal team which has over 60 people across the Newcastle and Sydney office. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and other team members across Newcastle and Sydney.

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• minimum five years' of post-admission experience in the personal injury space, specifically Workers' Compensation on the defendant side;
• the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive and collaborative team;
• excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail;
• outstanding verbal and written communication skills;
• a strong commitment to client service and the ability to manage client relationships;
• a willingness and ability to mentor and supervise junior members of the team; and
• the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re known for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.

We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our Hallmarks.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

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To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contactSally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.