Lawyer - Workers' Compensation

Statutory Insurance NSW/ACT - WC | Sydney, Newcastle

• Permanent full timeposition
• Based inNewcastle or Sydney
• Hybridand flexible working; WFH and from modern, open planoffices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plusreimbursement of up to $500 for additionalequipment
• Rewardand recognition, including competitive remuneration and careerprogression
• 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 health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, anddiversity and inclusion across our firm

We have anopportunity for Lawyer to join our thriving Statutory Insurance -Workers' Compensation practice working with a highly regarded teambased in our Newcastle or Sydney office.

Thesuccessful candidate will have minimum of two years'post-admission experience in personal injury claims, specificallyWorkers' Compensation. This is a genuine growth role for the rightcandidate, offering the opportunity for clear career progressionwithin a supportive and nurturing environment.

The StatutoryInsurance NSW - Workers' Compensation section has approximately 55people across the Sydney and Newcastle office and this role willhave the opportunity to work closely with partners and other teammembers across Sydney and Newcastle.

Aboutyou

You willideally have the following skills and experience:

• minimumtwo years' of post-admission experience;
• experience working inthe personal injury space, specifically Workers' Compensation;and
• clear,concise legal writing skills with strong attention todetail.

Aboutus

Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and privateclients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business inAustralia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and ourcommunities to thrive.

Some of ourrecent awards and citations include:

• Law Firmof the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian LawAwards
• Law Firmof the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of theYear at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
• Rankedfourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023and 2024
• Workplace GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality(EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
• Best Lawand Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and BestProfessional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023Client Choice Awards

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

We are alsorenowned forSmarterLaw , whichmeans we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper.Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging businessmodels, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firmof the future. We offer our people interesting and challengingwork, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visitourwebsite.

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At Hall &Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include, welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations),age, abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.

We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application, or if you have any questions, please contactSally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor atsally.cai@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidentialdiscussion.

This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.