Careers

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Insurance (General) 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• A true meritocracy model - be promoted by your contribution and not held back by outdated structures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

HWL Ebsworth 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. Our Brisbane Insurance General practice group comprises of 29 people across a number of speciality areas.

The opportunity

Our highly regarded Brisbane General insurance practice, led by Andrew Cheetham, is looking for a Junior Solicitor to join this high performing team. We act for clients - national / international on a diverse range of matters. You'll get direct client access and scope to team up with our national colleagues.

You will gain exposure to prominent multijurisdictional matters and have the opportunity to work closely with the firm’s corporate and government clients. The role includes providing policy advice, assisting in the defence of claims, and contributing to the development of preventative risk strategies. Matters will span across PI, public and product liability, historical institutional abuse, and complex casualty claims.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• 2 years PAE;
• strategic and critical thinking capability;
• strong written and verbal skills, particularly with writing advices;
• motivated, can do approach. Ability to think outside the box and provide value-adding solutions to clients

What we offer

• Unrivalled career pathways: Our unique meritocracy model proudly offers our staff career development, 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.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• 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.
• Prestige: 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. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

HWL Ebsworth 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 Gianni Sgualdino for a confidential discussion.