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Form of work General Insurance | Melbourne
Permanent full-time Lawyer role
Work from home or remotely, and from modern, open plan offices. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
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 diversity and inclusion across the firm
More information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: bit.ly/HWbenefits
About the role and team
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced junior or mid-level lawyer to join our market leading General Insurance practice in Melbourne.
This role will predominantly involve handling the defence of public liability (personal injury) claims.
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. Our team in Melbourne has approximately 40 people and is part of our national General Insurance practice - a collaborative, collegiate, high-performing and fun team.
Skills and experience
We are keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
between 2 - 4 years of post-admission experience in defendant insurance law;
experience dealing with personal injury claims;
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 around 1000 people, including over 120 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 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 third in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2022-2023
Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023
Our Culture
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 and faster.
At Hall & Wilcox, we promote 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.
How to apply
Click the apply button, or contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager on (03) 9603 3397 with any questions or for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support or workplace adjustment/s to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@hallandwilcox.com.au
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