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Senior Associate | Special Counsel - Workers Compensation

  • 492337
  • Perth
  • Statutory Insurance
  • Full time
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  • Permanent, full-time position
  • 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.

About the role and team

We have a new opportunity for an experienced workers' compensation lawyer to join our growing Insurance practice based in our Perth office.

Our Insurance WA team has over 95 people located across Adelaide, Perth and Darwin.  The Insurance WA team is a leading defendant insurance practice, advising and representing clients across a broad range of workers' compensation matters. This is a fantastic hands-on Insurance role, with significant learning, development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work with interesting clients, including some of Australia's top insurers.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

  • at least 5+ years of post-admission experience within Workers' Compensation;
  • ideally you will have experience on the defendant side, however we will also consider candidates with a plaintiff background who are keen to move into a defendant practice;
  • a genuine interest in building a career in workers' compensation law and contributing to the success of our practice;
  • clear, concise legal writing skills; and
  • strong attention to detail.

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.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

Apply now

Are you ready to make the smarter choice? Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application.

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 contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at Kim.Chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au 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.

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