Senior Associate or Special Counsel - CTP (Compulsory Third Party)Permanent full-time position, however part-time and flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices in the Adelaide CBD. 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 firm.
About the role and team We have a new opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel with at least 5 years of post-admission experience to join our General Insurance team in Adelaide, working with a highly regarded team.
This position is newly created, in response to strong client demand. Our Adelaide office is experiencing considerable growth and forms part of our market leading General Insurance section of over 200 team members nationally. The section provides advice to insurers, reinsurers and corporates across various lines of insurance. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding client service whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
This role will focus primarily on defending compulsory third party (CTP) claims on behalf of insurers, including those involving complex liability and quantum issues. You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision. For the appropriate applicant, there will be opportunities to also work with our other teams, where you would have conduct of matters involving personal injury/ public liability and property damage matters, as well as working with and for government clients.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of file management including:
reviewing documents and preparation of chronologies;drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements;preparing briefs for counsel;drafting Court documents and attending Court;drafting advices;drafting letters of instruction to experts; andlegal research.About you We would like to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
a minimum of 5 years of post-admission experience in defendant insurance law;ideally you will have experience in CTP, however we are also open to meeting candidates with experience in personal injury/ public liability, property insurance (including recoveries, defence and indemnity) and abuse;a genuine interest in contributing to the growth and success of our insurance practice in Adelaide;experience in mentoring and supervising junior legal staff;clear, concise legal writing skills; andstrong attention to detail.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.
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 - known as Hallmarks.
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 are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. 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.
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