Lawyer – CTP

• Hybridworking; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. Weprovide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 foradditional equipment
• Learningand career development programs for all roles andlevels
• Flexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleave
• Freedaily breakfast, office drinks and social events
• Genuinecommitment to diversity and inclusion across thefirm

We have anopportunity for a lawyer to join our General Insurance section inAdelaide, working with a highly regarded team.

The Adelaideoffice is experiencing considerable growth and forms part of ourmarket leading General Insurance section of over 200 team membersnationally. The section provides advice to insurers,reinsurers and corporates across various lines of insurance. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding client service whilstmaintaining a healthy work/life balance.

This rolewill focus primarily on defending compulsory third party(CTP) claims on behalf of insurers, includingthose involving complex liability and quantum issues. Youwill be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, withappropriate supervision. The role may also involve otheraspects of insurance work, including personal injury/ publicliability, property damage (including recoveries) andindemnity.

Keyresponsibilities

Thesuccessful candidate will be responsible for:

• reviewing documents andpreparation of chronologies;
• draftingcorrespondence to the Court and third parties;
• conferencing withwitnesses and preparing witness statements;
• preparing briefs forcounsel;
• draftingCourt documents and attending Court;
• draftingletters of instruction to experts; and
• legalresearch.

Skills andexperience

We would liketo hear from candidates with the following skills andexperience:

• 2– 4 years of post-admission experience in defendantinsurance law;
• ideallyyou will have experience in CTP, however we are also open tomeeting candidates with experience in personal injury/ publicliability, or property insurance (including recoveries, defenceand indemnity);
• we willalso consider candidates with experience representingplaintiffs;
• agenuine interest in contributing to the growth and success ofour insurance practice in Adelaide;
• clear,concise legal writing skills; and

Aboutus

Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are afirm of more than 1000 people, including over 130 partners,delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sectorand private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doingbusiness in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, ourpeople and our communities to thrive.

Some of ourrecent awards and citations include:

• Law Firmof the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian LawAwards;
• Law Firmof the Year Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of theYear at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
• Rankedthird in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2022and 2023;
• Employerof Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and
• Best Lawand Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and BestProfessional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023Client Choice Awards.

Ourculture

We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive,inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues - known as Hallmarks .

We are alsorenowned for SmarterLaw , which means we look beyond the statusquo to think differently and find solutions that are betterand faster.

At Hall &Wilcox, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include,welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourageapplications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, includingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

For moreinformation about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.

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We arecommitted to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates withdisability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable andsupportive recruitment experience. If you require any support tocomplete your application, or if you have any questions, pleasecontact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Managerat

This vacancyis being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox TalentAcquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact ourpreferred agency partners should we require anyassistance.