Medical Indemnity Specialist

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia HWL Ebsworth Full time

Unlock a Challenging Career in Medical Defence Law

HWL Ebsworth, Australia's largest and fastest-growing legal partnership, is seeking experienced Senior Lawyers to join our rapidly growing Health team.

As a Medical Indemnity Specialist, you will work closely with two highly regarded Partners in the medical indemnity industry, Sophie Pennington and Rob Muir, providing legal advice to leading medical defence insurers. You will have the opportunity to work across a wide range of file types, including high quantum civil litigation, coronial inquests, AHPRA investigations, and patient complaints.

About the Role

  • End-to-end management of claims and investigations;
  • Provision of timely and accurate written advice to insurers and insured clients;
  • Appearance at mediations, witness interviews, inquests, and disciplinary hearings; and
  • Direct marketing and engagement of new clients.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 4+ years of post-admission experience;
  • Experience in or a demonstrated passion for medical indemnity, health, aged care, and/or personal injury law for defendants;
  • Strong writing skills and ability to engage well with insurers, corporate counsel of health entities, individual practitioners, and management of health clinics;
  • Passion for medico-legal issues and claims management; and
  • Strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort.

About Us

We are a meritocracy-driven firm that promotes talent based solely on merit. Our unique career pathways offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development. We pride ourselves on our friendly and down-to-earth culture, flexible work arrangements, and commitment to work-life balance.

What We Offer

  • An estimated salary of $140,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience;
  • Unrivalled career pathways: Our meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development and promotion based solely on merit;
  • Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance;
  • Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture;
  • Prestige: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally;
  • Location: Be located in the heart of the action, based in the Collins Arch building with luxurious end-of-trip facilities and access to a complimentary wellness centre and yoga studio.

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