Careers

• Broaden your experience with a rapidly growing Insurance practice group
• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous leave policies including purchased, parental and performance reward leave

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 1700 people.   

The opportunity

We have an opportunity to join our highly regarded Canberra Insurance team. You will work on a diverse and engaging mix of insurance matters, with a particular focus on common law tort claims and statutory workers compensation and CTP claims. The role involves investigating and litigating claims, and providing support and advice on strategy, resolution and coverage. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to broaden their skills across other areas of insurance, including public liability, regulatory investigations, medical negligence, immigration and general insurance claims. Day to day, you'll be busy with:

• direct client access;
• close collaboration with Partners in a strong team environment;
• supportive training and mentoring;
• advisory work on coverage analysis, liability and potential non-disclosure and misrepresentation issues;
• assisting insurers with claims disputes, investigations and complaints; and
• advocacy in the courts and tribunals.

To succeed in this role, ideally you'll have

• experience in insurance and litigation;
• critical analysis skills in respect of expert reports, contracts and/or legislation and regulatory documents;
• ability to draft clear and concise communications;
• good interpersonal and communication skills in conversing with clients and other parties; and;
• desire to develop your career and professional network in the Insurance industry.

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.
• 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 Steve Lalic on slalic@hwle.com.au for a confidential discussion.