Associate - Swc/Ctp

The Role

As an Associate 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. This role sits within our Statutory Lines practice group and reports into Practice Group Lead, Ruth Slater. The specialist industry work is State Workers Compensation matters with ad hoc Western Australian CTP.

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.

This role is based in our Perth office and is a Permanent Full-time opportunity.

Overview of HBA

Crawford Legal Services (operating as HBA Legal) is a team of award-winning solicitors offering a highly competitive suite of legal and technical claims services to meet the needs of today’s insurance marketplace. We have offices across the country in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Newcastle. Whether as a stand-alone service provider or synchronising with other parts of the Crawford & Company network, we offer something very different when compared to traditional law firms. Our integrated model means clients’ challenges are tackled by our end-to-end approach across claims, adjusting and legal.

While recently becoming part of the global Crawford business, we are continuing to operate as a stand-alone firm and trusted advisor to underwriters, brokers, insurers, insureds, corporates and governments across Australia. We lead the way in these markets when it comes to creative problem solving and commercially oriented solutions. We pride ourselves on alternative solutions to legal challenges and exceptional outcomes for clients aligned with their business goals.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• 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 running 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 evidence, opinion work, preparation of documents, speaking to witnesses and briefing experts, court attendance on interlocutory matters

• Proactively 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 firms 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

What we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you must be able to:

• 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, work under pressure and work collaboratively when required

Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent

• Current practising certificate

• 2 - 4 years Post Admission Experience

• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice in personal injury law

Why HBA?

We strive to create an environment where people can and do perform at their very best. They understand what we are creating, and they want to be a part of it, because they understand the difference that we make to our client’s lives. And where we succeed, we share the rewards and recognise people in ways that celebrate our achievements.

HBA is all about doing things differently. We challenge the stereotypes associated with traditional law firms in terms of our structure, management style and way of life. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

Benefits & Perks?

• Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leaving depending on years of service.
• Complimentary in office or pharmacy flu vaccinations every year
• Employee discounts on thousands of retailers via Rewards @ Crawford. Save on all things electronics, fitness, health, accessories and more!
• Enjoy your birthday off with friends and family with an extra day of birthday leave per year.
• Internal mobility: have the desire to work in other locations within our HBA/Crawford ecosystem? after 12 months of tenure, the world is your oyster!
• Interested in furthering your career by undertaking professional qualifications? Apply to have your fees covered by HBA.
• Fun nights out, team bonding events, and bi annual parties (EOFY & Christmas) with the celebration of moments that matter throughout the year through our Culture Committee!
• Our Mental Health Offering: Employee Assistance Program with24/7 complimentary confidential counselling, nutrition, legal, and financial advice. Corporate headspace membership.
• Flexibility: work in a way that works best for you.

Next steps

If you’re interested in a career with HBA, then please apply to this vacancy via Seek or reach out to us directly at ***********@hbacrawford.com.au

Please know that as much as we would like to, we can’t always get back to everyone. At this stage, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We encourage people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Please note: in order to comply with our regulatory obligations, all successful candidates must consent to HBA Legal conducting background checks (Police, Sanctions and ASIC).