Solicitor - Insurance - Canberra

HWLE Lawyers; Canberra; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unrivaled career pathways

Flexible work arrangements

Friendly and down-to-earth culture

Prestigious recognition in legal market

Job summary

A premier Australian law firm in Canberra is looking for a skilled legal professional to join their Insurance team. The successful candidate will handle diverse insurance matters, including common law tort claims and statutory claims, while collaborating closely with partners. This role offers excellent career development opportunities and a supportive work environment. Applicants must have a valid practicing certificate and full work rights in Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance and litigation is crucial for this role.
• Strong communication and drafting skills are necessary.
• Critical thinking in analyzing expert reports is essential.

Responsibilities

• You will investigate and litigate claims on common law torts.
• Provide support and advice on coverage and issues.
• Collaborate closely with partners in a supportive team.

Skills

Experience in insurance and litigation

Critical analysis skills

Ability to draft clear communications

Good interpersonal skills

Desire to develop career in Insurance

Education

Valid practising certificate

Job description

Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

About us

HWLE Lawyers is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our commercial and government clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Canberra Insurance team. You will work on a diverse and engaging mix of insurance matters, with a particular focus on common law tort claims and statutory workers compensation and CTP claims. The role involves investigating and litigating claims, and providing support and advice on strategy, resolution and coverage. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to broaden their skills across other areas of insurance, including public liability, regulatory investigations, medical negligence, immigration and general insurance claims.

Day to day, you'll be busy with:

• Direct client access
• Close collaboration with Partners in a strong team environment
• Supportive training and mentoring
• Advisory work on coverage analysis, liability and potential non-disclosure and misrepresentation issues
• Assisting insurers with claims disputes, investigations and complaints
• Advocacy in the courts and tribunals

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• Experience in insurance and litigation
• Critical analysis skills in respect of expert reports, contracts and/or legislation and regulatory documents
• Ability to draft clear and concise communications
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in conversing with clients and other parties
• Desire to develop your career and professional network in the Insurance industry

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement. Our 180 day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Work-life balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture
• Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE Lawyers strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE Lawyers strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Anthony Gosti on [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice