Careers

• Rare opportunity for a law student to get experience in a national firm with national work
• Gain exposure to a range of matters within a high performing Insurance practice group
• Join a friendly and supportive team who can provide mentorship

About us

HWLE is not your typical law firm. Our rapid rise to become the largest legal partnership in Australia shows that the differences are real. We deliver first class legal advice to our commercial and government clients in every state and territory across Australia. Firm wide, we have over 270 Partners and 1900 people.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a part time paralegal (4 days a week) to join our Hobart office, working closely with a Special Counsel to support our highly regarded Canberra Insurance team. You will gain exposure to a diverse and engaging mix of insurance matters, including law tort claims, statutory workers compensation and CTP claims.

Day to day, you'll be busy with

• document handling and maintaining accurate records;
• preparing legal documents including court forms and subpoenas;
• correspondence with clients; and
• ad hoc administrative tasks.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• excellent grammar, spelling and attention to detail;
• strong time management and organisation skills;
• ability to draft clear and concise communications;
• good interpersonal skills in conversing with clients and other parties; and
• a desire to develop your career and professional network in the legal industry.

Among law student applicants, a minimum 2 years left in your studies is required.

What we offer

• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Culture: Be part of a firm renowned for its friendly and down-to-earth culture
• 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'd 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 Violet Rush on vrush@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.