AddressHicksons is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.
We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With over 70 years in practice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.
The Team
Our Workers Compensation team represents insurers and employers, responding to claims for the full spectrum of workplace injuries, whether physical, psychological, or both.
Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction, makes Hicksons’ an ideal environment to advance your legal career.
The Role
The role will be as a solicitor in our workplace injury team, providing legal advice to our clients as well as representation in the Personal Injury Commission and in Court. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years’ PQE, a background in Workers Compensation or general insurance, along with the following experience:
- Defendant experience within a well-regarded practice
- Experience advising on liability, quantum, and litigation strategy
- Strong litigation and research skills
- Willingness to participate in knowledge sharing and business development activities to enhance your skills
- Desire to grow and develop with our team
- An ability to build effective working relationships with clients
Aligning to your career goals, we work flexibly and support a hybrid working model with opportunities for movement or secondment between our practices in Sydney and Newcastle.
What We Offer:
Our size and successful history means we can offer you exceptional development and progression, supported by learning programs and in-house mentoring while working with leaders in your field.
We offer a range of benefits and reward initiatives including access to competitive parental leave, quarterly reward programs, flexible working initiatives, wellbeing initiatives and an opportunity to engage with charity and community activities.
To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact the People and Culture team – (02) 9293 5***.
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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.
