Senior Workers' Comp Counsel — Darwin, Hybrid

Hall & Wilcox; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH equipment reimbursement

Hybrid work model

Career development

Parental leave (26 weeks)

Free breakfast & office events

Wellbeing & diversity program

Job summary

Hall & Wilcox in Darwin seeks an experienced workers' compensation Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Insurance practice. This hands-on role supports defendant workers' compensation matters across our Darwin team.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Insurance WA team, delivering practical legal advice, drafting submissions and advice with a strong eye for detail, and contributing to the growth of our Darwin insurance practice through client service excellence and

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of post-admission experience within Workers' Compensation.
• Experience on the defendant side is preferred, but plaintiff backgrounds will be considered for move into defendant practice.
• Genuine interest in growing the insurance practice in Darwin.
• Clear, concise legal writing skills; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle workers' compensation matters as part of the Insurance practice in Darwin.
• Collaborate with the Darwin-based Insurance WA team and partners.
• Contribute to growth and client service excellence for the Darwin insurance practice.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

Defendant practice experience

Legal writing

Attention to detail

Job description

Hall & Wilcox in Darwin seeks an experienced workers' compensation Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our Insurance practice. This hands-on role supports defendant workers' compensation matters across our Darwin team.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Insurance WA team, delivering practical legal advice, drafting submissions and advice with a strong eye for detail, and contributing to the growth of our Darwin insurance practice through client service excellence and