General Insurance | Melbourne
Permanent full-time position
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
Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our purpose and values-driven firm
About the role and team
We have a new opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our market leading General Insurance practice in Melbourne, working with a team of highly regarded Partners and lawyers.
This role will predominantly involve handling public liability (personal injury) claims and we are looking for an experienced lawyer with strong expertise in this area of practice.
The General Insurance team advises on and manages a diverse portfolio of claims for many Australian and international insurers and underwriters (including Lloyds of London syndicates), Government departments and public sector entities and self-insured corporations. Our team routinely handles claims that are complex, technically challenging and high profile.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Between 2 and 5 years of post-admission experience in defendant insurance law;
We are open to hearing from candidates from a plaintiff background;
Experience in construction disputes (e.g. acting for contractors, engineers, builders, etc.) will be highly regarded;
Experience managing personal injury claims from end-to-end;
Strong technical ability and attention to detail; and
Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering 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.
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values.
We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients and stakeholders. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also 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 Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager, at ****** for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team.
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