Insurance Law Associate Position in Melbourne

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hooker & Heijden Full time

We are a leading national law firm with a 60-year history and over 420 staff members. Our expertise lies in insurance & health law, offering exceptional industry knowledge to our clients.

Our culture is described as friendly, professional, flexible, and down-to-earth by our people. In our recent staff engagement survey, 93% of respondents reported that their manager was approachable, accessible, and responsive.

As an award-winning team, we provide high-quality advice and deliver exceptional client service across various classes of insurance. We work closely with major names in the insurance industry, both locally and internationally.

The Role

This Senior Associate position has arisen due to continued growth in our Melbourne Insurance & Health team. You will be involved in a range of health law matters, including claims, disciplinary proceedings, litigated proceedings, and coronial inquests.

We seek candidates with:

  • Experience in health law or personal injury (plaintiff or defendant);
  • Ability to manage your own file load effectively;
  • Strong communication skills to build lasting client relationships;
  • A collaborative and pragmatic approach to work.

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per annum, depending on experience.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • A firm laptop for our agile working model;
  • Flexible working arrangements, such as a 9.5 day fortnight and working from home options;
  • An annual performance bonus scheme to recognize strong performance;
  • Mentoring and training programs for career progression;
  • A casual office environment with a dress-for-your-day policy;
  • Access to our Health & Wellbeing program;
  • A shared care parental policy with equal leave for mums and dads;
  • Support for pro bono legal work, secondments, and industry appointments.


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