Associate - Workers Compensation

• Permanent full time position
• Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
• Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:

About The Role And Team
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Associate to join our thriving Statutory Insurance - Workers' Compensation practice working with a highly regarded team based in our Newcastle office.

The successful candidate will have minimum of three years' post-admission experience in personal injury claims, specifically Workers' Compensation. This is a genuine growth role for the right candidate, offering the opportunity for clear career progression within a supportive and nurturing environment.

The Statutory Insurance NSW - Workers' Compensation section is a defendant insurance legal team which has approximately 50 people across the Sydney and Newcastle office. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with partners and other team members across Sydney and Newcastle.

About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• minimum three years' of post-admission experience;
• experience working in the personal injury space, specifically Workers' Compensation;
• experience on the defendant side is ideal, however we will also consider candidates with a plaintiff background who are keen to move into a defendant practice;
• the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive and collaborative team;
• clear, concise legal writing skills; and
• strong attention to detail.

About Us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

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Some of our recent awards and citations include:

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

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

We are also renowned for Smarter Law , which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor at for a confidential discussion.

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