Lawyer - Professional Indemnity

1 month ago

Brisbane, Australia Hall & Wilcox Full time
  • Permanent, full-time role based in Brisbane
  • 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
  • Free daily breakfast in office, office drinks and social events
  • Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm

More information about our HW benefits can be viewed here: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the team

We have a new opportunity for a Lawyer to join our thriving national General Insurance practice, working with a highly regarded team.

Our national General Insurance practice has over 200 team members, and advises on and manages litigated claims for a number of major insurers, reinsurers and corporates, and on behalf of significant clients in a wide variety of industries. We sit on the legal panels of three of Australia’s top four general insurers, as well as a number of other local and international insurers. 

About the role

The primary focus of this role will be professional negligence claims, directors' and officers' claims and medical malpractice.

You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision from our supportive and industry leading partners. 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • reviewing documents and preparing evidence;
  • drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;
  • conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements;
  • preparing briefs for counsel;
  • drafting Court documents and attendance at Court;
  • drafting client advices; and
  • drafting letters of instruction to experts.

We would like to hear from you if you have the following skills and experience:

  • between 2 - 4 years of post-admission experience in general insurance law;
  • experience in professional indemnity / financial lines matters;
  • experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings;
  • a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law;
  • excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail;
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills; and
  • the ability to organise and prioritise effectively.

About us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of over 1100 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;
  • Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; 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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