Benefits
* Permanent, full-time or part-time position (minimum 0.6FTE)
* Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH (on average, approximately 50% of the time) and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
* Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
* Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
* Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
* Free daily breakfast and office social events
* Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
Role Overview
We have an opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our General Insurance team based in our Perth office. Our Perth General Insurance team sits within our national General Insurance section, with around 190 team members nationally. We provide general insurance advice to insurers, reinsurers and corporations, and we sit on the legal panels of three of Australia's top four general insurers.
The primary focus of this role will be advising on the defence of general liability claims in the casualty, casualty, property damage and product liability space. Our team regularly appears in the District Court and Supreme Court of WA.
This is a fantastic hands‐on role with significant development and progression opportunities as well as the opportunity to work with interesting clients, including some of Australia's top insurers.
Responsibilities
* Reviewing documents and the preparation of 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;
* Drafting letters of instruction to experts; and
* Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and other members of the team.
Qualifications & Experience
* A minimum of 4 years of post‐admission experience (PAE) advising on defendant insurance matters, ideally in personal injury and general liability;
* We will also consider candidates from a plaintiff background who are interested in transitioning to defendant work;
* Experience in the day‐to‐day management of files, and in running matters through court proceedings;
* Proactive and able to work autonomously and as part of a team;
* 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.
EEO Statement
We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
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