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Brisbane - Australia

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

General Insurance Brisbane

  • 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 moreabout what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: team

We have a newopportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join ourthriving national General Insurance practice working with a highlyregarded team based in Brisbane.

Our nationalGeneral Insurance practice has around 180 team members and adviseson and manages litigated claims for a number of major insurersreinsurers and corporates and on behalf of significant clients ina wide variety of industries. We sit on the legal panels of threeof Australias top four general insurers as well as a numberof other local and international insurers. We are a highperformingteam that also enjoy having a laugh together!

Aboutthe role

The primaryfocus of this role will be property/construction insuranceincluding highquantum property recoveries as well as firstpartyinsurance/indemnity disputes property damage defence claims andgeneral insurance matters.

You will beresponsible for and have carriage of your own files withappropriate supervision from our supportive and industry leadingpartners.

Yourresponsibilities will include:

  • client interaction and strategy;
  • working with a team of lawyers;
  • 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.

Aboutyou

You willideally have the following skills and experience:

  • at least three years of postadmission experience in general insurance law;
  • experience in property/construction recoveries liability defence acting on behalf of insurers;
  • experience in the daytoday 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.

Aboutus

Hall &Wilcox is a leading Australian law firm delivering outstandinglegal services to corporate public sector and private clientsboth Australianbased and those offshore doing business purpose is to enable our clients our peopleand our communities to thrive.

Hear from ourpeople about what its like to work at HW: of ourrecent awards and citations include:

We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming progressiveinclusive and supportive and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues known asHallmarks.

We are alsorenowned forSmarter Law which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology challenging business models innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firmof the future. We offer our people interesting and challengingwork and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visitourwebsite.

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At Hall &Wilcox we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations)age abilities sexual orientation and genderidentities.

We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application or if you have any questions please contactSally Cai Talent Acquisition Advisor at for a confidential discussion.

This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.

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