Careers

• Broaden your experience with a growing Insurance Statutory Classes practice group
• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

About us

HWLE Lawyers is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that in our case, the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our government and commercial clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1700 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for experienced Lawyers across all levels (Solicitor, Associate or Senior Associate) to join our highly regarded Sydney Insurance Statutory Classes practice group. Led by Partners, Mersina Kikinis and Ron Galea, you will be a part of a sub-team of 7 lawyers. We act for clients (insurers and government bodies) on a diverse range of matters covering both Work Injury Damages and Statutory matters - giving our lawyers a unique exposure to a broad mix of work.

You will undertake a variety of advice-based and litigation work, including:

• reviewing files and drafting advice on liability and damages;
• conducting client consultations and conferences;
• appearing and applying your advocacy skills in the Personal Injury Commission, District Court and Supreme Court;
• drafting correspondence and letters of instruction to medical and liability experts as well as factual investigators.

You will work directly with and be mentored by Partners and senior lawyers in a genuinely open-door environment where collaboration is encouraged.

To succeed in this role, ideally you will have:

• an ability to work independently;
• experience in WID, statutory workers compensation, or broader defendant insurance work;
• strategic and critical thinking capability;
• a consultative approach to clients who value clear communication;
• strong relationship building abilities and being part of a close-knit team;
• strong drafting and analytical skills with an eye for detail.

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development that is clearly articulated and transparent, promoting talent based solely on merit. Our size, range of experience and competitive pricing model will provide you with everything you need to succeed. Unlike our competitors, our Solicitor to Partner ratio enables greater mentoring and client engagement compared to our competitors. Our 180-day career forecasting sessions provide the platform to fast-track your progression.
• Great culture and a huge networking platform: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture. We also have sports clubs, social club and monthly firmwide drinks.
• Impact: Join a firm consistently ranked at the forefront of the Australian legal market, where your work is recognised nationally.

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply' function. Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practising certificate to apply. HWLE also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWLE strives to create an inclusive environment where our people want and feel comfortable to bring their entire selves to work. Varied perspectives contribute to our collective success so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. If you have reasonable accessibility requirements that will enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process, please reach out to Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.