Position DescriptionFirm Context and Reporting Line There are three Practice Groups within HBA's firm structure:
Casualty & Commercial LinesStatutory LinesSafety and RegulatoryThis role sits within our Statutory Lines practice group and reports into Practice Group Lead, Ruth Slater. The specialist industry work is Western Australian CTP with ad hoc State Workers Compensation matters.
Position Purpose As a Solicitor within the HBA Legal team, you will provide advice and assistance to our clients in dealing with their legal matters. You can contribute to the firm's success by generating revenue, building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, and representing our values-based approach to our work within the market. Working under the guidance of the senior members of your team, you will grow your technical skills in key areas such as legal writing, research and information synthesis, analytical thinking and commercial acumen. In this role, your billable target is 6.7 hours per day.
Key Responsibilities Maintain and develop strong client relationships through participating in value adding activities and support, keeping clients informed of case progress during the course of the matter.Provide advice and run files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes, developing sound case management strategies.Undertake and complete work with the expected level of guidance and supervision including but not limited to:analysis of evidenceopinion workpreparation of documentsspeaking to witnesses and briefing expertscourt attendance on interlocutory mattersProactively share knowledge, experience and insights with immediate and wider team in order to enhance client experience and internal knowledge management.Confer with colleagues and experts with specialties to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings.Ensure understanding and compliance with firm's policies and procedures.Supervise paralegals working in the team. Delegate and manage work direction to administrative assistants.Ensure you stay abreast of industry updates including constitution, statutes, decisions, regulation and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies to determine ramifications for cases.Key Capabilities Contribute well to the team and work collaboratively and effectively across the firm.Demonstrate effective time management and work organisation.Demonstrate resilience and tenacity; does not give up when obstacles and problems present themselves.Balance competing priorities and coordinate work effectively in order to meet deadlines.Motivate yourself to achieve financial targets.Work autonomously, under pressure and collaboratively when required.Selection Criteria Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.1 - 5 years Post Admission Experience.Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice in personal injury law.Experience in CTP work preferred (with plaintiff or defendant).
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