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Senior Associate or Special Counsel
4 months ago
- Permanent full-time role
- Hybrid working, including from modern, open plan offices and WFH. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm
More information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: bit.ly/HWbenefits
About the role and team
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our General Insurance practice in Canberra.
This opportunity suits someone at a senior level who is looking for a role where they can take on-the-ground ownership of a practice in Canberra, alongside a highly regarded Partner and Special Counsel who are based in Sydney. A short-to-medium track to partnership will be considered for the right candidate.
This role will focus primarily on the defence of personal injury claims across public and product liability. You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision and support.
Key responsibilities
You will be involved in a variety of matters including:
- reviewing documents and preparing evidence;
- drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;
- conference with witnesses and preparing witness statements;
- supervising and mentoring junior lawyers;
- preparing briefs for counsel;
- drafting Court documents and attendance at Court;
- drafting client advices; and
- drafting letters of instruction to experts.
Skills and experience
We are keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- a minimum of five years of post admission experience in insurance litigation;
- ideally you will have experience with defendant personal injury claims, specifically within general liability (however we are also open to candidates with a plaintiff background);
- clear, concise legal writing skills with strong attention to detail;
- the ability to supervise and mentor junior lawyers; and
- a genuine interest in leading and contributing to the growth and success of our Canberra general liability practice.
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of over 1,100 people, including around 130 partners, delivering 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.
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 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; and
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
Our culture
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 and faster.
At Hall & Wilcox, we promote 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our website.
How to apply
Please click apply to submit an application.
We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Daly-Thomson, Talent Acquisition Manager at careers@hallandwilcox.com.au
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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